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Bharat Mandapam convention centre, venue of the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, is now home to what is believed to be the world's tallest Nataraja statue. The G20 summit will be held in New Delhi from Sept 9 to 10. (ANI)
It is made of eight metals or ‘ashta dhatu’ i.e. copper, zinc, lead, tin, silver, gold, mercury and iron. (ANI)
The idol showcasing Shiva's tandava pose has two invisible interlocked triangles representing both Shiva and Shakti and is mounted atop the 'demoniac dwarf'. (PTI)
The 27-foot sculpture weighs about 20 tonnes, revealed Ministry of Culture officials. (ANI)
Sculpted by Thanjavur's traditional Sthapatis of Swamimalai, using the 'lost-wax casting' method, it took around 3.25-lakh man hours to take shape. (ANI)
The 'Nataraja' has been created in the style of Chola tradition, prevalent in 9th century south India. (ANI)
Officials said that the 'Nataraja', aka the Lord of Dance, symbolises the omnipresent and the infinite. It will be an integral part of the summit convention centre of the the G20, an international consortium that includes 19 countries and the European Union. (PTI)
