This is a beautiful, detailed image of Shiva, one of the most important gods in Hinduism. With this image he shows the eternal dance of the life cycle. This dancing Shiva is also called “Shiva Nataraja”, which means “King of dance”.

The story of Shiva Nataraja

Shiva is one of the most important gods in the daily life of the Hindus. He is part of the three aspects of the Ishvara, the Hindustani God. This god is also called the Hindu trinity: the sustainer, the creator and the destroyer. The Ishvara is one god, but it has three forms. They are called Brahma (creator), Vishnu (sustainer) and Shiva (destroyer).

Shiva is the destroyer, but also represents other forces. For example, destroying the old ensures that there is room for something new. Shiva also stands for the well-being of all living things.