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Meditating Shiva statue on Maha-Shivaratri
Meditating Shiva statue on Maha-Shivaratri
Many legends explain the significance of Maha Shivaratri, one being it is the night of Shiva's dance.
Many legends explain the significance of Maha Shivaratri, one being it is the night of Shiva's dance.
Maha Shivaratri in Maharashtra
Maha Shivaratri in Maharashtra
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
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A view of north-side gopuram and pond of the temple
A view of north-side gopuram and pond of the temple
The main gopuram of Chidambaram Natarajar temple
The main gopuram of Chidambaram Natarajar temple
Sivaganga pool and gopuram, ca. 1800-1850.
Sivaganga pool and gopuram, ca. 1800-1850.
Nataraja – Shiva as the cosmic dancer, inspired the 10th-century Chola kings to rebuild the Chidambaram temple with stone and gold. A silver Nataraja,
Nataraja – Shiva as the cosmic dancer, inspired the 10th-century Chola kings to rebuild the Chidambaram temple with stone and gold. A silver Nataraja, not Shivalinga, is the principal icon in this temple.