G20 Summit Delhi: 9 Facts About World’s Largest Nataraja Statue At Bharat Mandapam

1. Tallest Nataraja statue

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2. Weight

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3. Made of wax techniques

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4. Made of Asthadhatu

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5. Has 87% copper

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6. Sculptor from Tamil Nadu

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7. From Chola dynasty

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8. Record time!

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9. Inspired by 3 other idols

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