Depiction of Nataraja on the Jangha of the Hazareshwar Temple
Depiction of Nataraja on the Jangha of the Hazareshwar Temple
Description:
Nataraja dances to the rhythm of celestial drummers. He is poised in the urdhvajanu posture, his left foot firmly grounded while his right leg is raised and folded inward. He is depicted with multiple arms adorned with various weapons and attributes. In his upper hands, Nataraja holds a sarpa (snake), a damaru (drum), and a pointed weapon, possibly a shula (spear) or a trishula (trident), symbolizing his mastery over cosmic forces. His frontal right hand is raised near his face in a gesture epitomizing the essence of his divine dance. Despite his broken left hand, Nataraja’s pose continues as he extends his front left hand in the gajahasta gesture, reminiscent of an elephant’s trunk. He is adorned with a jatamukuta (crown of matted hair) and ornaments, including circular earrings, broad necklaces, bangles, and anklets. His lower body is draped in a translucent dhoti with a sash hanging between his legs. Two drummers are carved at the bottom on both sides, adding a touch of celestial rhythm to this tableau.
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-20T17:11:16Z
Modified:
2024-06-21T07:24:14Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mahakal Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Hazareshwar Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples