Description

This detailed sandstone carving captures a powerful moment—Shiva standing tall just after vanquishing the elephant demon, Gajasura. In a dramatic gesture, he doesn't cast aside the demon's hide but wears it across his back, with the elephant’s head arched over his own. It’s a bold and symbolic display of triumph. Despite the intensity of the act, Shiva’s expression remains calm, his posture perfectly balanced—embodying control, strength, and divine composure. Sculptures like this didn’t just decorate temples in early medieval India—they brought myth and devotion vividly to life.