Ardhanarishvara 10” dia Handpainted Wall Plate

Painted in Kerala mural style painting, among the numerous forms of Shiva, Ardhanarishvara is probably the most unique. It is a form of the Hindu deity Shiva combined with his consort Parvati. Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half-male and ... Read More half-female, equally split down the middle. The right half is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his traditional attributes and the left half expounds Parvati. The symbolic intent of the Ardhanarishwar potrays the ideal balance between the male and female energies in the universe. The forces are inseparable and complementary, suggesting they must work together to maintain equilibrium."