This is an oil painting of Natraj a form of God Shiva, who is considered as cosmic dancer. According to Hindu religion God Shiva is Creator and destroyer of Universe and root source of energy. Here in this painting God Shiva is dancing and energy emitted from him creates planets, stars, galaxies and the whole Universe. This is same as big bang theory which describes how the universe expanded from a very high-density and high-temperature state. In this painting some elements from God Shiva is separating from him during his dance and those burning elements started moving in the universe. Some elements also collide with each other and create some bigger and smaller stars. This process creates new stars and planets and destroys few of them too. The posture of Natraj shows four hands. In one right hand he possess damru a musical instrument which is similar to hourglass and symbolise time and creation. Another right hand is in form of blessings which symbolise to become fearless. One left hand is symbolising fire and another left hand pointing downwards symbolising purifying impure things. His right leg is positioned on Demon (Apasmara) symbolising destruction of impurities and left leg is lifted symbolising release.

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