This pose is an iconic depiction of Shiva as the “Lord of Dance” and is one of the most revered images in Hinduism. Lord Shiva, also known as “Mahadeva” or “the god of gods,” governs the beginning and ...

As the lord of destruction, the god Shiva plays a crucial role in maintaining ... In the form of Nataraja, the lord of the dance, he performs the Tandava, a dance that represents the cycle of ...

a Bharatanatyam dance tells a story. In Indian mythology, there are three main gods: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the protector) and Shiva (the destroyer). It is said that Shiva, who is also ...