Nataraja in Joyful Tandava lakshmi Buddha was born in Lumbini

Buddha was born in Lumbini

is seen loaded with a string of golden Indian jewelry

This sculpture of Raghavendra Tirtha is a reverent tribute to a significant figure in the Vaishnava tradition

Flanking her are two white elephants holding kalashas (sacred pots)

Nataraja in Joyful Tandava lakshmi Buddha was born in LumbiniThis exquisite Chola bronze statue captures the dynamic and spiritually profound essence of Lord Shiva performing the Tandava, a sacred cosmic dance that symbolizes the cycles of creation, preservation, and dissolution within Hindu cosmology. The Tandava is depicted with intense vigor and controlled fluidity that highlights Shiva's dual nature as both a creator and destroyer. This particular posture, where Shiva's right leg is dramatically curved