Quick quiz
Nataraja: Shiva as Lord of the Dance
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. What is the Hindu god Shiva shown doing in this statue?
💡 His other name here is 'Lord of the Dance.'
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2. How many arms does Shiva have in this sculpture?
💡 Count them in your mind — more than two!
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3. What is the ring around Shiva made of?
💡 It shows the endless cycle of the universe.
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4. Look closely at the statue's feet. What is Shiva standing on, and what do you think it means?
💡 It's a little demon figure under his foot.