Nataraja नटराज | The Southern Throne at Rest Between Dances | Museum Poster

Between the dances, child, even the Lord must rest. This is Shiva seated in his quiet aspect, the way the old painters of Tanjore loved him best. The crescent in his hair. The serpent at his neck, calm now. The damaru in one hand, the round mace in the other. The trishul at his side. His eyes are kind. The frame burns with jewels — rubies, emeralds, the deep blue of the night between stars. Stand before this and breathe slowly. The dance will start again soon. For now, he is sitting still, and you can sit with him.