Title

Shiva as Nataraja

Caption

Shiva as Nataraja (Cosmic dancer)at the Elephanta Caves (on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour, India). Shiva as Nataraja performing the Tandava (cosmic dance). The rock cut architecture of the caves has been dated to between the 5th and 8th centuries

Date

8th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A28_284

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,8Mb) / 13,5in x 17,3in / 4051 x 5177 (300dpi)

Keywords

Nataraja Cosmic dancer Elephanta Caves Elephanta Island Mumbai Harbour, India) Tandava rock cut architecture 5th century 8th century Hindu sculpture relief Indian art Shiva god