Shiva as Nataraja – The Supreme Dance of Cosmic Balance

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About the Workshop

Create a traditional-style Kerala Mural of ‘Shiva as Nataraja – The Supreme Dance of Cosmic Balance’ with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. He will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques.

Shiva as Nataraja – The Supreme Dance of Cosmic Balance : Nataraja, (Sanskrit: “Lord of the Dance”) is a powerful symbol of the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Bharatiya understanding of the dynamic cycle of time. Lord Shiva in his Nataraja form, depicts the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India.

This exquisite Kerala Mural painting portrays Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the eternal cosmic dancer who symbolizes creation, preservation, and transformation. Encircled by sacred motifs and divine energy, the composition reflects the harmony of the universe through intricate detailing and vibrant traditional colors. Every ornament, gesture, and symbolic element celebrates the timeless beauty and spiritual depth of Kerala's mural art tradition.

In this 2-week workshop, create your masterpiece learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions. pictures and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom.

This is a great opportunity to learn this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Shiva as Nataraja – The Supreme Dance of Cosmic Balance
Dates: 13th to 24th July 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM IST (Mon to Fri.)
Duration: 10 sessions (12.5 Hours Approx)
Original Price: ₹ 2800

Materials Needed

Material Needed:
-20*22 InchesInches Thick Paper/Canvas
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
- Acrylic Colors - White, Cobalt Blue, Prussian Blue, Cobalt blue, Permanent Blue Light, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Ochre Yellow, Cadmium orange, Crimson Lake, Raw Umber, Permanent Yellow mediem deep, Vermillion hue, Indian red, Scarlec red, Olive green, Brunt sienna, Brunt umber. black
- Long Hair Brushes: 000, 2, 5,4,6,8
- Pallet
- Bowl of Water
- Old Cloth

-Red Cd Marker

-Yellow carbon

About the Master Artist

Mr. Saju. M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in the restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.

Image Source and Disclaimers

Disclaimer for the art workshop:

The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
Artist typically the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.

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