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.

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Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance, performed in his resplendent form as Nataraja, took place in the golden court (Kanagasabai in Tamil) at the Chidambaram Temple in India. The dance, known as Ananda Tandavam ...

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 ...

In the evening, the grand Kalyanotsavam of Sri Shiva Kama Sundari Sametha Nataraja Swamy was performed amidst Vedic chants. On the occasion of Margashira Arudra Nakshatram, during the Lingodbhava ...

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 ...

The day holds great importance at the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. It marks the conclusion of the Margazhi Brahmotsavam. Devotees observe this vrat to please Lord Shiva and receive His blessings.