Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.
From ancient rituals like the Bacchanalia and Saturnalia to modern-day music festivals, pop concerts and events like Burning Man, the carnivalesque taps into a desire for rebellion, community and ...
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