10 Mesmerizing Views of the Classic Golden Nataraja Shiva Sculpture

This ground-level view captures the feet and anklets of the Golden Nataraja. Unlike ordinary statues, this sculpture shows layered anklets (Padaraksha) with multiple rows of spherical bells. Each bell is individually carved and hollow, designed to produce a sweet chime (though metal, the idea is symbolic). The right foot rests firmly on Apasmara while the left foot is lifted. The toes are elongated and natural, indicating divine anatomy in classical Indian art. The anklets represent the rhythmic beat of time that governs all existence.