Nataraja Abhishekam 2012: Dissolve Your Karma with Cosmic Dancer

Lord Shiva’s Cosmic Dance & Its Significance

The divine dance of Lord Shiva in Tillai, the traditional name for Chidambaram, forms the motif for all the depictions of Lord Shiva as “Nataraja”. The bronze sculpture of Lord Nataraja is considered to be the symbol of Indian Culture and his divine dance is referred to as the “Cosmic Dance of Bliss” which is the “Ananda Tandava” in the golden hall of consciousness.

• One can feel the power of Lord Nataraja by performing the abhishekam or the Holy Bath on Nataraja Abhishekam day, thereby dissolving their karma to lead a trouble-free life of honor!
• The gestures of the cosmic dance of bliss represent Lord Shiva’s five divine activities (Panchakrityas).
• They denotes the creation (symbolized by the drum), protection (by the “fear-not” pose of the hand), destruction (by the fire), embodiment (by the foot planted on the ground), and bestowment (by the foot held aloft).
• The flames surrounding the Lord represent the universe.
• The snake found around the Lord’s waist signifies yogic energy (kundalini or prana-shakti).
• The dwarf demon lies at the bottom of the planted foot signifies Lord Nataraja’s victory over ignorance.

By focusing on the form of Lord Nataraja, our sub-conscious mind can understand the deep significance of His Cosmic Dance. So on Nataraja Abhishekam 2012 day, double the effect of dissolution of Karmas and strengthen your life with powerful positive energies through the blessings of Lord Nataraja to accomplish a purified life.