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Natarja is the Lord Shiva in dancing form. In Nepal and India this form of Shiva is worshiped as the god of Dance, one who is practicing in the art of dancing is seen worshiping him. This dance of Shiva is performed by the lord Shiva to destroy fatigue or boredom of the universe and encourage the god Brahma to start his work of creation.

There are two forms of Nataraj:
1st Lasya -the Gentle form of Dance
Which is related with the creation of the world

2nd The most popular Tandab - More wrathful form of shiva
Here Shiva is depicted in this full wrath with his dread locked hair all open, with a fiery background. This poster depict the destructive nature of the Lord Shiva. This form is associated with destruction of the Weary (fatigue/boring) worldviews.

Mantra for Natraj

Jatatavigalajjala pravahapavitasthale

Galeavalambya lambitam bhujangatungamalikam

Damad damad damaddama ninadavadamarvayam

Chakara chandtandavam tanotu nah shivah shivam II1II

Mantra for Natraj

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