Uma-Maheshwara, Shiva, and Shakti together on the divine mount of Shiva is a potent and auspicious symbol in art. For many, it represents the episode of Shiva-Parvati’s wedding, when Shiva is taking his beautiful bride to Kaliash, causing a sprout of joy in the three realms. This watercolor on paper by Yubraj recreates the heavenliness of the episode, by presenting Shiva-Parvati together on the back of an ornamented Nandi, who looks at the supreme mother-father in awe and appreciation.
Shiva is ornamented by his serpents, crescent moon, Ganga, Rudraksha bead necklaces, and tiger hide garments. For the special occasion, even the serpent in Shiva’s neck wears a golden neckpiece. With bliss and tranquility on his countenance, Shiva’s eyes are focused on the radiance of Uma, who sits in his lap, dressed in red, like a newlywed bride.
Lotus in her long tresses, golden ornaments, floral garland, the crescent moon as her hairpin, and a fresh lotus in her hand, Uma-Parvati is the most beautiful female in the Universe, gazing at Shiva. The Sun and the Moon become witnesses to his heavenly union painted on the upper section of the painting, along with a feathered companion of Uma, a parrot perched on her hand.
The parrot or Shuka is a symbol of Kamadeva, the Lord of Desire, who plays a seminal role in the union of Shiva and Shakti, by bringing Shiva out of his meditative state.
The divinity of Uma-Maheshwara is expressed in the beautiful red backdrop, a symbol of Shakti or energy that originates from the union of Purusha and Prakriti- manifesting in the artwork as Shiva and Parvati.
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