oct 26, 1000 - Shiva Lord of Dance (Nataraja)
Description:
11th century CECast bronze
Hindu; India
Chola Dynasty
Nata = dance
Raja = king/lord
Divine energy in Hinduism:
Brahma - Creator of the Universe
Vishnu - preserver
Shiva - destroyer (end so that things can begin anew)
Would have been carried in ceremonies and parades.
Priests follow offering blessings
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 26, 1000
Now
~ 1026 years ago