Naṭarāja - Śiva as the Cosmic Dancer 18X24" mahasiddha charnel ground imagery Adorned with a jeweled crown

Adorned with a jeweled crown

A striking blend of philosophy

Embodied deities: Gods and goddesses depicted within her body

commanding

Rambhā - The Apsarā as Cosmic Disruption

Naṭarāja - Śiva as the Cosmic Dancer 18X24" mahasiddha charnel ground imagery Adorned with a jeweled crownIndia ca. 1800189918 24 inch Museum Grade Poster A powerful 19th century gouache depicting Lord iva in his dancing form, holding the drum of creation and the fire of dissolution the eternal rhythm through which the universe is born, sustained, and dissolved. Key Features Naarja The Dance of the Cosmos This painting portrays iva as Naarja, the Lord of Dance, whose movement governs the cycles of creation (si), preservation (sthiti), destruction (sahra),