Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

Lord Shiva represents the concept of oneness, transcending divisions of caste, creed, and social status. In his cosmic dance of Nataraja, Shiva embodies both the creator and destroyer, signifying ...

The symbolism of Shiva is rich and layered, reflecting his cosmic significance. In the form of Nataraja, the lord of the dance, he performs the Tandava, a dance that represents the cycle of ...

Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance, performed in his resplendent form as Nataraja, took place in the golden court (Kanagasabai in Tamil) at the Chidambaram Temple in India. The dance, known as Ananda Tandavam ...

The Thiruvadhirai vrata is one of the eight significant vratas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thiruvaadhirai is also considered to be the nakshaththram of Lord Nataraj and is the longest night of the year.