Nrittamurti

Glossary

The term used for a deity’s dancing form in Hindu religious iconography. It is most commonly associated with the Shiva, who has several nrittamurtis. Dancing forms of Krishna, an avatar (manifestation) of the deity Vishnu, have also been found.

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Nrittamurti%newline%The term used for a deity’s dancing form in Hindu religious iconography. It is most commonly associated with the Shiva, who has several nrittamurtis. Dancing forms of Krishna, an avatar (manifestation) of the deity Vishnu, have also been found.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Nrittamurti”. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/nrittamurti/
MLA	“Nrittamurti.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/nrittamurti/. Accessed 17, December, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Nrittamurti. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/nrittamurti/. (Accessed: 17, December, 2024)