This figurine of Lord Shiva is elegantly carved using the finest, seasoned Mahogany wood from the forest of Karnataka by the expert & skilled Artisans.
The beauty and elegance of the figurine lies in the fine details & the intricate filigree work on the rich golden grains of mahogany wood.
Lord Shiva is known to be the God of Destruction. Shiva is believed to be one among three main Gods in Hindu Mythology namely: Lord Brahma: Who Creates the Universe, Lord Vishnu: Who maintains the Universe & Lord Shiva: Who destroys the Universe for the new creations.
An iconographic representation of Shiva called Ardhanarishvara shows him with one half of the body as male and the other half as female. This particular posture of Lord Shiva shows the greatest love he had towards his wife PARVATHI, due to which he offers half portion of his own body to her. Shiva is inseparable from Shakthi - Parvathi, daughter of Himavaan and Himavathi. The two are one or the absolute state of being - consciousness and bliss.
In Hindu philosophy, this is used to visualize the belief that the sacred ultimate power of the universe as being both feminine and masculine.
Maintenance Tips:
Suggestible for Indoor Use. For timely maintenance, slightly dust the piece with soft dry cloth, use a mild wood polish on a swab of cotton wool to give glittering look.
