Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

Sembiyan prayed to Nataraja, a hitherto little-known form of Hindu god Shiva as the King of Dance, and all her temples featured him prominently. The trend caught on. Today, Nataraja is one of the ...

Sembiyan prayed to Nataraja, a hitherto little-known form of Hindu god Shiva as the King of Dance, and all her temples featured him prominently. The trend caught on. Today, Nataraja is one of the most ...

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur stands as a testament to Dravidian architecture. Built by the Chola dynasty, the massive dome and intricate frescoes transport you to a time of divine grandeur.

Thillai Nataraja Temple, also referred as the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja, the form of Shiva as the lord of dance. The temple wall carvings display all the 108 ...