Large Antique Indian Bronze Ardhanarishvara Hermaphrodite Hindu Deity Shiva Parvati Chola Style

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"Large Antique Indian Bronze Ardhanarishvara Hermaphrodite Hindu Deity Shiva Parvati Chola Style"

Large Antique Indian bronze ardhanarishvara hermaphrodite Hindu deity Shiva Paevati Chola style

Ardhanarishvara (Ardhanārīśvara, lit. 'the half-female Lord'), is a form of the Hindu deity Shiva combined with his consort Parvati. Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half-male and half-female, equally split down the middle.

Ardhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe (Purusha and Prakriti) and illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as, according to some interpretations) Shiva, the male principle of God, and vice versa. The union of these principles is exalted as the root and womb of all creation. Another view is that Ardhanarishvara is a symbol of Shiva's all-pervasive nature. The right half is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his traditional attributes.

Period - 19th century or earlier

Condition - Good condition

Measurement - Height 44 cm

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