Our dedicated temple to Lord Nataraja, a revered form of Lord Shiva, stands as a testament to the rich heritage and spiritual depth encapsulated in the ancient Puranas and Shastras. These texts from puranas, offer extensive descriptions of Lord Nataraja’s various dancing forms, of which we provide just a glimpse. Lord Nataraja, symbolizing the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, is an embodiment of Lord Shiva's dynamic and rhythmic movement in the form of the Tandava.
The term 'Nataraja' combines the Sanskrit words 'Nata' (dance) and 'Raja' (king), translating to 'Lord of the Dance' or 'King of Dance'. As such, Lord Nataraja is also revered as 'Nateshwar', the epitome of dancing prowess. His dance forms, notably the Lasya and Anand Tandav, where Lasya is gentle and graceful, and is associated with the creation of the world, while Anand Tandav, vigorous and blissful, represents the destruction of old and weary worldviews to pave the way for rejuvenation.
In our temple, we'll be depicting the essence of Lord Nataraja’s form, his blessings are offered to those who worship him with absolute devotion, unconditional love, and complete submission, free from any wrongful or evil intentions. Among these blessings, Lord Nataraja is particularly benevolent to:
This is just a brief overview of the profound impact Lord Nataraja has on his devotees, encompassing a wide range of blessings that extend well beyond these examples.