Uma-Maheshvara in Royal Embrace

"This intricate relief depicts Shiva and Parvati (Uma-Maheshvara) enthroned together, with Parvati seated upon Shiva’s left thigh in a graceful lalitasana. The pair exchange a tender, sidelong gaze; Shiva’s matted crest, crescent, serpents, and staff with trident appear within a richly carved arch crowned by a kirtimukha. Attendant ganas flank the halo, and the pedestal shows their emblems—Nandi the bull and a lion.Iconographically the lap pose proclaims the inseparability of Shiva–Shakti: asce…

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