The document discusses principles of design and sacred geometry as seen in the Nataraja icon of Hinduism. It summarizes that the Nataraja icon depicts Shiva in a cosmic dance expressing the rhythm and harmony of life through creation, preservation and destruction. The icon's geometry follows principles like symmetry, balance, and proportion. Elements like circles and triangles are used to represent the mandala and sacred geometry concepts seen in nature. Hand gestures in classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam also demonstrate mathematical concepts and sacred geometry principles.