But in our sculpture, Shiva is not alone. Nestling in his lap, and lovingly encircled by one of his four arms, is his wife Parvati. Both are similarly dressed, with decorated loin cloths ...

Most Pallava era Siva temples have the Somaskanda (Siva seated with Parvati by the side and son Skanda either in the middle or on Parvati’s lap) panel on the wall, either as the main image in ...