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King of the Dance Pose The word Natraja is combination of two Sanskrit words "Nata" (dancer) and "Raja" (King). Siva, the supreme dancer is called by this name and this posture is dedicated to Him.
King of the Dance Pose (nah-tah-raj-ah-sa-na) Nataraja-asana - The Sanskrit word nata means dancer and raja means king. Nataraja is another name for Shiva, the Lord of the Dance, whose cosmic dance is the creation and destruction of the world.
See also: Sanskrit, Power, Asana, Yoga, Energy
 
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