Uma Maheshvara

Description

Chaturbhuja Shiva is sitting on Nandi with Uma on his left leg. Shiva wears a jata- mukuta (a headdress formed of piled, matted hair) on his head and embracing her by his left hand around her shoulder. Front right hand of Shiva holding aksamala and upper right hand holding trisula (trident). Two handed Uma is embracing Maheshvara (Shiva) by putting her right arm around his neck. A prominent halo is seen behind the couple deity. Adorned with elaborate jewellery, crown and calmness on face gives this sculpture an aesthetically appealing appearance.