In the magnificent lost-wax bronze and brass tradition of South and North India, the Nataraja stands supreme. Within the flaming halo (Prabhamandala), Shiva performs the Ananda Tandava—the dance of bliss and cosmic dissolution.
The Story Behind Nataraja: Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer
Understanding the five sacred activities encoded within the cosmic circle of fire and the poised foot of Nataraja.