The naming ceremony for the baby was a grand occasion. She was given the name 'Parvati.'As the days and months passed, the first sound she uttered was the name of Lord Shiva. The infant closed her eyes frequently as if she felt the presence of Shiva in her mind. By herself she ofte...
Hindu god ShivaA crown of matted locks sitting upon the head of a statue of Hindu god Shiva. Mahashiva Temple Kalasipalaya, Bangalore, Karnataka state, India. 2 of 2 Shiva and ParvatiStatues of the divine couple Shiva and Parvati, joined by their elephant-headed son Ganesha, installed in ...
Nataraja, the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India. In the most common type of image, Shiva is shown with four arms and flying locks dancing on the figure of