Option c is the correct answer. Nataraja is a form of Lord Shiva and God of destruction and regeneration. Nataraja means "the lord of dance", and depicts Shiva performing the cosmic dance of creation and dissolution. The bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period are considered to be the finest examples of Indian art and metalwork. They invariably show the deity with four hands, each holding a different symbol or gesture. The upper right hand holds a drum, which represents the sound of creation. The upper left hand holds a flame, which represents the fire of destruction. The lower right hand shows the abhaya mudra, which means "fear not" and signifies protection and blessing. The lower left-hand points to the raised left foot, which represents liberation and salvation. The right foot is placed on a dwarf, who symbolizes ignorance and illusion. img-7.jpeg