The Dance of Siva: Religion, Art and Poetry in South India (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521528658)

The Dance of Siva is a complete account of Siva's Dance of Bliss, which is based on a remarkable Sanskrit poem written by Umapati Sivacarya about 1300 AD. Siva is one of the two main gods of Hinduism. The book deals with the famous Chola Nataraja bronze--today the best-known Hindu image, the key location of Siva's Dance in South India, and the temple of Cidambaram. Dr. Smith explores all aspects of Nataraja and the Goddess, and the temple, its priests and ritual. Relevant contemporary art from Cidambaram and neighboring sites illuminates the text.

Author: David Smith
ISBN-10: 0521528658
ISBN-13: 9780521528658
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/13/2003
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.04h x 5.72w x 0.75d