Uma Maheshvara, Uchana

Description

This sculpture depicts the divine couple Uma-Maheshvara, seated on a caparisoned Nandi bull atop a large rectangular pedestal. Shiva, adorned with a majestic jatamukut, assumes the noble posture of ardhaparyankasana, with Parvati seated on his lap and delicately resting her left hand on Shiva's broad shoulder. Shiva lovingly holds Uma securely by her waist with his right hand while wielding a trident in his left hand. Both are adorned with ornate necklaces and large circle-shaped earrings, adding to their divine splendor and majesty.