The circular garland of flames surrounding the dancing Nataraja is the:
AJvala mala
BPrabhavali
CKirtimukha
DMakara torana
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Jvala mala
1. Shiva's hair locks fly out to touch it.
2. It is the jvala mala.
3. The dance marks the end of the cosmic world.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 An Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter 7, Indian Bronze Sculpture._
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