The famous Nataraja bronze sculpture is associated with Chola dynasty. Shiva is associated with the end of the cosmic world with which this dancing position is associated. In this Chola period bronze sculpture he has been shown balancing himself on his right leg and suppressing the apasmara, the demon of ignorance or forgetfulness, with the foot of the same leg. At the same time he raises his left leg in bhujangatrasita stance, which represents tirobhava, that is kicking away the veil of maya or illusion from the devotee's mind.
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