CraftVatika Shiva Statue Nataraja Idol, Nataraj Dancing Metal Natraj Antique Finish, Carved Hindu God Figurine Religious Brass

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). In the words of Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, Nataraj is the "clearest image of the activity of God which any art or religion can boast of... A more fluid and energetic representation of a moving figure than the dancing figure of Shiva can scarcely be found anywhere," (The Dance of Shiva) An extraordinary iconographic representation of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India, it was developed in southern India, Size: 9.2 Height X 8 Inches length, Material : Brass