December 2009
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The cosmic dance of Shiva
In most Indian houses, you find an idol or a picture of the dancing Shiva - Nataraja - dancing on a lotus pedestal with one leg raised and crushing a baby-like demon by his foot. A semi-circle arch of flames surround the dancing Shiva. Shiva’s hair is flying all across. A cobra sits on top of his head and the goddess Ganges and a crescent moon also adorn his hair. He wears a man’s earring on...