SSC
INDIAN ART
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Question
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holds the drum which is the first sound heard in the world during creation
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holds the fire with which he destroys
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points up in a reassuring gesture
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points down to the dwarf in which he dances to
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Detailed explanation-1: -The god holds in his upper right hand the damaru (hand drum that made the first sounds of creation).
Detailed explanation-2: -In Shiva’s upper right hand, he holds a small drum, known as a damaru, with which he beats out the rhythm of his dance. In his upper left hand he holds a small flame, signifying the powers of both destruction and creation. He holds his lower right hand with the palm up, in a gesture of reassurance.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Hinduism, the damaru is known as the instrument of the deity Shiva, associated with Tantric traditions. It is said to be created by Shiva to produce spiritual sounds by which the whole universe has been created and regulated. In Tibetan Buddhism, the damaru is used as an instrument in meditation practices.