In Hinduism, it is believed that the Lord Nataraja, the dancing form of Lord Shiva was born on this day and it is considered as very auspicious.
The dance of Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja represents five things– Creation, Protection, Destruction, Release and Embodiment. It represents the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. The cosmic dance takes place in every particle and is the source of all energy.
Arudra signifies the golden red flame and Lord Shiva performs the dance in the form of red flaming light. Most of the temples around the world with Lord Nataraja and Shiva celebrate Arudra Darshan.
The most important Thiruvadharai festival takes place at the Chidambaram Shiva Temple in Tamil Nadu. The cosmic dance of Lord Shiva is enacted on the day. Chidambaram is considered as one of the five places that represent the Pancha Maha Bhootams (Fire, Air, Water, Land and Sky).
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