Statue Shiva : Ulta Nataraja

Statue Shiva : Ulta Nataraja

Size Descriptions :

Height : 12” Inches

Width : 7” Inches

Thickness : 4.5” Inches

This statue of Shiva symbolizes: perpetual change

Posture :

Shiva Nataraja is usually represented standing in a circle of fire and symbolizes dance and thereby the perpetual movement which constantly animates the universe.
Here Shiva seems to have appeared out of nowhere: when Ganga was received in her hair, she fought Shiva vigorously and the earth was shaken, turned upside down, which explains Shiva's position headlong.

Gestures :

The right arm, bent elbow holds the Damaru (drum): the sound of the damaru represents the primordial sound, the one that generates a new beginning but also the rhythmic impulse of the universe.
In opposition the left hand deploys the fire which destroys.
These two symbols placed in opposition underline the incessant movement of creation/destruction necessary for life.
The second right arm, bent elbow makes the gesture of protection (or lack of fear Abhaya mudra) while the hand of the second left arm crushes the dwarf of ignorance, Apasmâra and underlines the victory of knowledge.