As the family and state deity, Shiva was the most important authority in the religious, political, and cultural world of the Cholas and their subjects. Although Shiva was depicted in many divine roles, it was Shiva Nataraja who became a symbol of Chola power and who remains relevant in India and throughout the world today. Between
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Nataraja - Wikipedia
Shiva Embracing His Consort, Uma (Alinganamurti), India (Tamil Nadu), Chola period (880–1279)
Iconography of Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu - Wikiwand
Nataraja - Wikipedia
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A brief history of Nataraja, the dancing Hindu god Shiva
Shiva Nataraja - National Museum of Asian Art
The Origins of Shiva Nataraja - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
Shiva as Lord of Dance (Shiva Nataraja), India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period
The Hindu roots of yoga: Shiva
Australian gallery identifies looted Indian treasures - Nikkei Asia
Upper left hand hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
