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   Nataraja ( Sanskrit: नटराज, IAST: Naṭarāja; Tamil: நடராஜர், Naṭarājar ), also known as Adalvallan ( ஆடல்வல்லான், Ādalvallāṉ ), [2] is a depiction of Shiva, one of the main deities in Hinduism, as the divine cosmic dancer. His dance is called the tandava.

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   Established in 1958, Hindustan Pencils became household name in stationery with their flagship brands - Nataraj and Apsara. We are one of the largest manufacturers of pencils and other stationery items in India with exports to around 50 countries.

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India.

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   What does Nataraja mean?

   • The word Nataraja is a Sanskrit term, from नट Nata meaning "act, drama, dance" and राज Raja meaning "king, lord"; it can be roughly translated as Lord of the dance or King of the dance. According to Ananda Coomaraswamy, the name is related to Shiva's fame as the "Lord of Dancers" or "King of Actors".

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   What does Nataraj mean in Hinduism?

   • Nataraja or Nataraj, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism, and the summary of the central tenets of this Vedic religion. The term 'Nataraj' means 'King of Dancers' (Sanskrit nata = dance; raja = king).

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   Who is Nataraja in Hindu mythology?

   • Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India. In the most common type of image, Shiva is shown with four arms and flying locks dancing on the figure of a dwarf, who is sometimes identified as

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   Where did Nataraja come from?

   • Let the universe boogie: Natesha, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, 11th century CE. The origins of Nataraja, and of the Hindu god Shiva himself, lie deep in ancient history. However, the form we recognise most today may be said to have culminated around the 9th or 10th century in southern India: The Ananda Tandava, or blissful dance.

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   Sep 7, 2023 · The #Nataraja statue made of Ashtadhatu is installed at the Bharat Mandapam. The 27 feet tall, 18-ton-weight statue is the tallest statue made of Ashtadhatu and is sculpted by the renowned sculptor Radhakrishnan Sthapaty of Swami Malai in Tamil Nadu and his team in a record 7… pic.twitter.com/Gf0ZCpF7Fy.

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   Nataraj is the iconic representation of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of transformation and destruction. Learn about the origin, symbolism, and significance of his dance, which reflects the cycles of creation, preservation, and illusion in the universe.

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   Feb 27, 2021 · Learn about Nataraja, the artistic form of Lord Shiva as the divine dancer who performs the cosmic dance of Shiva Tandav to destroy and recreate the universe. Discover the symbolism and meaning of each element in his image, such as the damaru, the fire, the skull, and the dwarf.

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    Dec 17, 2019 · How the Indian icon Nataraja danced his way from ancient history to modern physics. By. Harish Pullanoor. Published December 17, 2019. Breathing life into existence. Image: Bárbara Abbês for...