Parvati

Parvati is the wife of Shiva, the feminine complement to his masculine energy. In the sculpture shown here, she is seated on her husband's lap, their arms around one another and their heads tilted so that they can gaze into each other's eyes. From their union the universe was created; through their union it is sustained.

Contemporary poster of the god Shiva and his family. Shiva (left), Parvati (right), and Ganesha (middle).

Left: Figures of Shiva and Parvati, West Bengal or Bangladesh, 11th century. Bronze, 22.7 x 12.7 x 10.4 cm. Gift of Dr. David R. Nalin and Dr Richard J. Nalin, S1992.62a-b

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