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Architecturally the Chitrasabha resembles that of the other Nataraja Sabhas elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, and its interior is decked with hundreds of murals, depicting images from the Indian epics. Nataraja is brought here during festivals from the Kurumpalaveesar temple. The temple tree is called the Kurum Pala and the temple tank is called ...
Nataraja is a significant visual interpretation of Brahman and a dance posture of Shiva. The details in the Nataraja artwork have attracted commentaries and secondary literature such as poems detailing its theological significance. [19] [24] It is one of the widely studied and supreme illustrations of Hindu art from the medieval era. [45] [46]
English: The photo shows the ruined condition of the Subrahmanya shrine in the Nataraja temple complex in the 19th century. This photo was taken in the first half of 19th century, but neither exact year is known nor the author.
A Tamil concept, Shiva was first depicted as Nataraja in the famous Chola bronzes and sculptures of Chidambaram. The dance of Shiva in Tillai, the traditional name for Chidambaram, forms the motif for all the depictions of Shiva as Nataraja. [41] [42] [43] He is also known as Sabesan, which means "The lord who dances on the dais".
Nataraja: Center of Chidambaram: Thiruvetkalam 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of Chidambaram, on the Annamalai University campus Thirunelvayal(Sivapuri) 3 km southeast of Chidambaram, near the Thiruvetkalam temple Thirukkazhippalai 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of Chidambaram
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Nataraja, the cosmic dancing form of Shiva, is displayed in sandalwood cups throughout the year. It is believed to be one of the earliest Shiva temples in the world, with only the Sun, Moon, and Mars representing the celestial bodies when the temple was established.
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