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 ...

Gangaur Vrat is one of the significant Hindu festivals observed for marital bliss and the long life of husbands. Women worship Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and Lord Shiva during this festival, praying for ...

Libby Purves meets actor Brian Cox and singer June Tabor. Coming up at: 21:58 Weather View full schedule Shiva and Parvati sculpture (made in twelfth or thirteenth century). Stone statue ...

According to Hindu mythology, many celestial unions occurred on this sacred day, including: Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva Goddess Deivayanai and Lord Murugan (Subramanya) Goddess Sita and Lord ...

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 ...