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A photograph of a large gold-painted Nataraja statue of Shiva in dancing pose, encircled by a flaming arch and draped with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt on the left, seen partially, reaches up with his hand to adjust or touch the statue's head while standing on a ladder. Behind the statue hangs a deep maroon cloth backdrop, and at the right edge a colourful patterned textile is wrapped around a pole.

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A gilded bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in the dancing pose stands within an ornate circular aureole framed with red and white flower garlands. A person in white clothing and a rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel and works at the garland on the left, standing on a ladder. Behind the statue hangs a deep maroon cloth, and a colourful striped ceremonial fabric is wrapped on a pole at right. The murti has multiple arms and a flame-like crown.2013-05-07A golden metal statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer, stands in a dance pose with one leg raised and multiple arms extended, holding a drum and a flame-like element. It is framed by an ornate golden arch decorated with red and white flower garlands. A person in white clothing with a red-bordered cloth reaches up from the left side, adjusting the garland on a ladder. The background is a deep maroon drape with colourful fabric at the right edge. No living person's face is visible; the figure at left is partly cropped.2013-05-07A gilded bronze statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer, stands in a dancing pose with one leg raised and a flame-like arc behind him, encircled by an ornate golden prabhavali frame decorated with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and red-bordered dhoti stands on a stepladder at left, reaching up to touch or anoint the statue's crown. The backdrop is deep maroon drapery with a patterned cloth at right.2013-05-07A golden metal Nataraja murti of Shiva in the dancing pose stands within a gilded arch hung with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and red-bordered white dhoti, seen from the left edge, stands on a stepladder and reaches to adjust the statue. The deity has a crown, a flame-shaped halo and a drum in one hand, with a dark red curtain behind.2013-05-07May 07 20132013-05-07A gilded bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing deity murti, shown in a dynamic pose with one leg raised and multiple arms extended. The figure wears a crown with a crescent, jewelry and a long flowing sash, and its hands hold a drum and flame. It stands within a circular golden aureole ringed with flame motifs, set against a deep red velvet backdrop. No people are visible.2011-07-06May 07 20132013-05-07KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19A large golden statue of Nataraja, Shiva as the lord of dance, stands within a circular arch of ornate golden flame-like filigree in front of a deep red velvet curtain. The dancing murti has four arms, a flaming halo and a crown, with a small drum and a serpent visible. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a black face mask stands at the right with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a rudraksha mala and vibhuti marks on his chest and forehead. A tall vertical banner with bird and lotus motifs in red, green and blue hangs on the right. The scene suggests a Natarajar abhishekam setting.2021-09-19May 07 20132013-05-07KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 9/19/20212021-09-19