Get Divine Blessings of Nataraja and Grab the Success

Hindu religion is followed by a vast number of people in which varied types of Gods are praised as per the belief of people. Nataraj is one of the Hindu gods who is widely praised by a group of people especially artists. Hindu religion is equipped with innumerable forms of fascinating art and culture. Hindu religion flaunts an endless number of gems that have inspired many people around the world. When it comes to art and culture especially dance, Hindus have a store full of a variety of dance forms. Nataraj idol is one of the amazing forms representing the dance form commonly known as Tandavam or Nadanta.

Nata means “dance, art or culture” and raj means, “the King”, so the meaning of Nataraj is easily identified as the Lord or King of Dancers. According to the Hindu texts, Nataraj is the sculpture symbolizing Shiva as the divine cosmic dancer. Shiva is admired as the master of dance and other dramatic arts. The Nataraj statue is a unique sculpture that exposes the artistic side of Lord Shiva, who is otherwise always seen in a peaceful form.   

Nataraj idol is in a standing position in a Natya Shastra pose which is a marvelous work in Hindu art. There are several stories popular about Nataraj that have originated from different historical backgrounds.              

One of the stories famous about Nataraj is that the sculpture first appeared in the 5th century in the temples of the south. The material of the statue in this period was bronze. The icon proved inspirational for many during that era through many paintings and sculptures. Nataraj statue brilliantly represents the form of Lord Shiva in which he is acting as the creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe all in one.     

Another story explains the form of sculpture in which the Nataraj statue is seen in one of the dance poses known as the Natya shastra pose. One of the legs of Nataraj idol is in the air and the other leg is trampling over the dwarf or demon (Apasmara or Muyalaka as in Tamil). The demon being crushed below the legs of Nataraj identifies the spiritual ignorance by a demon and the spiritual victory over it. The upper left-hand holds Agni means a fire that denotes the destruction of the Universe. The upper right-hand holds Damru that signifies the first sound of the creation of the Universe. The lower right hand is in Abhay Mudra depicting the gesture of blessing. The lower left hand is in a posture of Gajahasta coming across the chest.

The entire posture of Nataraj is enclosed within the ring of fire that denotes the creation and destruction in a life cycle. The fire is also symbolic of dangers, evils, happiness, warmth and joys of life. The smile on the face of Shiva as Nataraj depicts the calmness in Shiva along with dealing with the ups and downs of life.           

By placing a Nataraj statue within the campus or a nearby place attracts attention and imparts positive vibes. The vibes are capable of encouraging a budding artist and boosting him up with increased energy. Over the years the various forms of art, culture and tradition have evolved as the foundation of the Hindu religion. In order to protect Hindu culture from ignorance and protect its existence, the Nataraj idol plays a major role. It promotes art and culture and also establishes a spiritual connection with the divine. Dancing is one of the purest forms of expressing love for the divine. Nataraj statue inspires many artists, dancers and also musicians throughout the world and helps them in gaining success. The idol promotes and helps in flourishing the art and culture wherever it is placed.

Even as an idol, the statue of Nataraj transmits joyful vibrations which can thrill the beholder and motivate the admirer to enjoy life. Nataraj idol also conveys a meaningful message of facing the hardships of life (in the form of a fire ring), growing and dancing with patience.     

The statue puts a positive effect on the growth of culture in institutes, organizations, schools and colleges. To receive the blessings from the statue it is believed that it should be kept facing North direction as it is the best for Lord Shiva.