Option d is the correct answer. The bronze Nataraja of the Cholas is a 10th-century Chola bronze statue of the Hindu god Shiva in the form of Nataraja, the "Lord of Dance". The statue depicts Shiva in a dancing pose, with one leg raised and the other bent. He is holding a drum in one hand and a flame in the other. The statue is made of bronze and is about 1.2 meters tall. Important Tips Key features of the Nataraja sculpture include: Upper right-hand holding a drum, representing the sound of creation. Upper left-hand holding eternal fire, symbolizing destruction as a natural counterpart to creation. Lower right hand in Abhay mudra gesture, offering reassurance to devotees. Lower left-hand pointing to the raised foot, indicating the path to salvation. Dancing on a dwarf, representing ignorance and ego. Matted hair symbolizing the Ganges river's flow. One ear with a male earring, the other with a female earring, signifying unity (Ardhanarishwar). A snake around Shiva's arm, representing the dormant kundalini power. Surrounded by a glowing nimbus signifying endless cycles of time.