Elegant Ardhanarishvara Brass Idol-MK001ANI

Ardhanarishvara , is an androgynous deity composed of Shiva and his consort Parvati, representing the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies. The Ardhanari form also illustrates how the female principle of God, Shakti, is inseparable from the male principle of God, Shiva. Ardhanari in iconography is depicted as half-male and half-female, split down the middle. The best sculptural depictions of Shiva as Ardhanari are to be seen in the sensuous Chola dynasty bronzes and the sculptures at Ellora and Elephanta. After Shiva and Parvati got married, Shiva wanted to share whatever was his experience. Hence, he sheded half of himself to accomdate half of Parvati in his Body. This is the story of Ardhanarishvara. This is basically trying to manifest that the masculine and the feminine are equally divided within yourself.

Superfine quality

Material : Brass. Finished with two tone finished.

Size  : 26 inches approx