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A gilded metal statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, stands in a circular flame aureole with a scalloped rim against a black background. The four-armed figure balances on one leg in a dynamic dance pose, wearing an orange-red dhoti and a white flower garland, with a tall crown and ornate jewelry. This is a statue, not a person, and no physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded metal Nataraja statue of Shiva dancing within a large ornate circular halo of flames. The four-armed deity stands on one leg over a small figure, wearing a red-orange cloth and a white bead necklace, with hands raised in dance poses. The statue sits on a tiered gold pedestal decorated with small relief panels.Making Of Sacred Arts University +2 copiesMaking Of Sacred Arts University +2 copiesA bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing form of Shiva, shown in a classic pose with one leg raised and the figure standing on a lotus-shaped base. Four arms extend outward, with flames forming a circular arch (prabhamandala) encircling the figure. The bronze has a warm brown patina against a pale yellow background. A small logo appears in the upper left corner. No living people are visible.2011-02-26A bronze sculpture of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, shown in a dynamic pose within a circular flame aureole. The four-armed form balances on one leg while raising an arm, with flowing hair and an ornate crown, standing atop a small crouching demon figure. The aureole and fine metalwork are rendered in a warm patina. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-02-26Lord ShivaA bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing form of Shiva, stands on a lotus-patterned pedestal atop a small dwarf figure. The four-armed deity dances within a flaming circular arch, with flames rising behind him, a matted crown with a crescent, and one foot lifted. A leafy, blurred background frames the statue, and a wooden shelf or ledge is visible beneath it. No living people are present; the figure is a metal statue, not a person.2011-02-26Photograph of a bronze Nataraja statue of Shiva as the cosmic dancer, standing on one leg within a ring of flames, with a red cloth draped across his arms and waist and a red-stoned necklace and rudraksha-style beads. The statue is on a blue-tiled altar with a steel covered vessel, a small brass lamp, a bell, a brass kalasha-style pot, a brass dish and a stemmed brass cup, and a white cloth on a red-and-white striped border. Hanging oil lamps are visible above. No physical people are present.2003-04-02Lord ShivaSacred Arts UnivercityKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/14/20222022-02-14A gilded bronze Nataraja statue of Shiva performing the cosmic dance stands within a large ornate ring of flames. The deity has four arms, a red and gold turban, red-and-white dangling earrings, and a rudraksha mala at the neck, wearing an orange and maroon dhoti with a tiger-striped waist cloth and maroon shawls flowing from the arms. The raised left foot and gesturing hands are clearly visible. To the right hangs a tall decorative banner in yellow, black, red and green with painted elephants and floral motifs. No people are visible in the scene.