Maheshwara-Maheshwari, Shiva-Shakti, Uma-Maheshwara, the divine Purusha and Prakriti (supreme male and female element) manifest in the Universe in the most beautiful forms of Shiva and Parvati. As the essence of Creation and inspiration of Lord Brahma, Shiva, and Parvati are revered and evoked as the most powerful, auspicious, and eternal beings. In this bronze statue from Swamimalai, Shiva, and Parvati appear in a majestic aureole, with the fire of annihilation and floral elements symbolizing the emergence of life surrounding them, highlighting their reign over the forces of life and death.
Shiva in his four-armed form is adorned with Jatamukuta (crown of tresses), a crescent moon, a short dhoti, and a bell on his right foot, and is depicted in his Pashupati roopa. Goddess Parvati as Shivakamasundari, “the beautiful maiden who charms Shiva”, stands to the left of Shiva, as his “Vamangi” (she who resides on the left, the side where the heart is located, also a term used for wife). Together, the divine couple exudes heavenliness with their presence, filling the heart with assurance, tranquility, and a deep reverence for the primordial mother and father of Srishti.
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