The Devi-roopa (sacred feminine manifestation) that you see on this page is a composite of many images. The image of the wrathful simhavahini, with all the aggression contained in the presence of the lion mount. The image of the compassionate mother, cradling Her little son, Ganesha, on Her lap. Most importantly, the image of the beauteous and versatile feminine.
Wife of Shiva, mother of Ganesha. This part-Parvati-part-Durga murti is carved from wood, in keeping with the aesthetics of traditional South Indian temple architecture. The deep crimson flush of Her bodily complexion and the imposing Kirtimukham motif at the zenith of the archway above Her head, give it away.
The ivory-coloured body of Ganesha contrasts sharply with His mother’s. The leonine ochre of the vahana adds to the palette of basic pastels that complete the composition. A high, variedly engraved plinth and layered, lotus petal aureole frame the divine simhavahini Mother with Her child.
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