Dancing Nataraja Shiva Statue, 10.5"H

• Beautiful statue of Shiva, the Lord of the Dance, dancing in the flaming halo
• Shiva is both destroyer and re-creator. He brings dance/cycle of life to an end, so a new cycle can begin. He is beating a drum to summon a new creation, his left foot symbolizes liberation, and the vertical eye on his forehead gives light to the world
• Material: multi-colored cold cast bronze resin with great details
• Hand painted
• Size: 4.5"L x 3"W x 10.5"H
• Weight: 2 lb. 3 oz.
• Gift boxed

Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make preparations for the god Brahma to start the process of creation.

Shiva, whose name means "The Auspicious One" in Sanskrit, is one of the most complex ancient gods in the Hindu pantheon. He is viewed as a supreme positive force because he destroys evil, ignorance, and death. Shiva also ensures the cycle of life because his destruction of negativity clears the way for renewal and growth.