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Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Shiva as Lord of Dance is a Hindu sculpture depicting the god Shiva performing his cosmic dance. It symbolizes creation, destruction, and the cycle of life.

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