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Nataraja : The Lord of Dance
| Content Provider | The Heritage Lab |
|---|---|
| Organization | The Heritage Lab |
| Description | ‘The Nataraja’ is one of the most important, visually thrilling forms of the Hindu god Shiva. Artists in Tamil Nadu, India began to make this form of Shiva in the early tenth century, with the patronage of King inspired by poetry written by ardent devotees and using skills in metal craft developed over hundreds of years. Once made and brought to life through ritual, Nataraja lived in the temple, moving out daily and during festivals, gracing his devotees within the temple and in the streets, as he processed through the town with song and ritual. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | 11th Century Chola Dynasty Dance Mythology Religion Sculpture Shiva South India Museums |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
