The World's largest Nataraja statue made from 'Ashtadhatu' (eight metals) has been installed in front of Bharat Mandapam, which is the venue for the G20 summit in the national capital.

The 27 feet tall, 18-ton-weight statue is the tallest statue made of Ashtadhatu and is sculpted by the renowned sculptor Radhakrishnan Sthapaty of Swami Malai in Tamil Nadu and his team in a record 7 months.

The statue was transported to the national capital in four days and a special green corridor was created for its transportation.

This statue of Nataraja, an important symbol of cosmic energy, creativity,and power, is going to be an attraction at the G20 summit. This iconic project is carried out by Ministry of Culture team IGNCA.

IGNCA The Indira Gandhi National Centre

It was launched on 19 November 1985 by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Function of IGNCA

The India Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is a leading national institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the arts and culture, as well as the study of the connections between arts and culture and other fields of study and elements of life.