Shiva Collection

Char Bangla Temple, Baranagore, West Bengal, India
Detail of carvings above the main entrance to one of the four Shiva (Siva) Mandirs at the Char Bangla Temple, built in the 18th century in Baranagore, West Bengal, India

Mural of Shiva and his consort Parvati, India, Asia

Dancing Shiva Nataraj statue, Paris, France, Europe

Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

BRAHMA, VISHNU & SHIVA. The three chief Hindu gods: wood engraving, 19th century

Annamalaiyar Temple, India
Annamalaiyar Temple - a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at the bottom of the Annamalai hill in Thiruvannamalai town in Tamilnadu, India

Shiva Nataraja, King of Dance. 850-1100. Hindu art. Chola art. Sculpture on bronze. FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: INDIA. TAMIL NADU

Siva Parvati in armour
3559472 Siva Parvati in armour by Nepalese School, (5th-6th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; (add.info.: Kankeswori Kathmandu); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday, 5th-6th century AD, Kathe Simbhu
5309534 Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday, 5th-6th century AD, Kathe Simbhu by Nepalese School, (5th-6th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu

Trimurti - Siva, Vishnu, Krishna : Hindu Gods
Illustration of a Trimurti - Siva, Vishnu, Krishna : Hindu Gods

HINDU GODDESS: KALI. The Hindu goddess Kali, shown holding a bloody sword and the head of a giant while she tramples her consort, Shiva. Wood engraving, American, 1849

Shiva the great ascetic, Kailasa, Ellora, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu
2967360 Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period (bronze) by Indian School; 113x102x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Statue of Shiva rising out of a Lake Sur Sagar in the centre of Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Asia

Close-up of Shiva and Parvati statues in Hindu temple, France, Europe

Shrine with Hindu deity, a dancing Shiva, at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lord Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash (oil on canvas)
1196628 Lord Shiva and Parvati on Mount Kailash (oil on canvas) by Dhurandhar, Mahadev Vishvanath (1867-1944); 119.4x78.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dhurandhar)

Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art Studio
Kali/Tara, ca. 1885-90

Sadhu with Shiva trident attending Haridwar Kumbh Mela, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Shiva lingam in Hindu temple, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) dedicated to Lord Shiva, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga

Relief panel, Candi Shiva Mahadeva, Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Ram-Darbar with Other Gods Miniature Painting on Paper
3609918 Ram-Darbar with Other Gods Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Rama breaking Shiva's bow
3788807 Lord Rama breaking Shiva's bow; (add.info.: Lord Rama breaking Shiva's bow. Illustration from early 20th century)

Lord Ganesh Ganpati with Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609901 Lord Ganesh Ganpati with Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Nad Bhairavi, Nathdwara School
3610046 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Nad Bhairavi, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

God Shiva Nude Pose, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609783 God Shiva Nude Pose, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper
3609889 Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

God Shiva in Ardnarees Wear Roop, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609785 God Shiva in Ardnarees Wear Roop, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Parvati Miniature Painting on Paper
3609895 Lord Shiva Shanker Parvati Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Rajrajeswer (Lord Shiva Shanker) Miniature Painting on Paper
3609896 Rajrajeswer (Lord Shiva Shanker) Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper
3609891 Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Adi Sankara (w/c on paper)
1764432 Adi Sankara (w/c on paper) by Indian School; (add.info.: Adi Shankara (early 8th century CE) is a widely studied and influential Hindu philosopher

Interior of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, India
Interior (The Great Corridor) of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, India, a Hindu temple in Dravidian style dedicated to the god Shiva. Date: circa early 1930s

Shiva Nataraja, Chola Dynasty (bronze)
2597496 Shiva Nataraja, Chola Dynasty (bronze) by Indian School (11th century); 87.6x71.7x24.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Nataraja, The Lord (or King) of Dance)

The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity, engraved by A. Thorn, from World Religion
PML143622 The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity, engraved by A. Thorn, from World Religion, published by A. Fullarton & Co. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes), 1890

The Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva, ca. 1630-35. Creator: Attributed to Payag
The Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva, ca. 1630-35

Shiva as Nataraj, Hindu Temple and Shrine of Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity. Artist: Andrew Thomas
The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity. The Trimurti represents the cosmic forces of creation, maintenance and destruction, personified by the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Scindia Ghat, Submerged Shiva temple

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View towards the submerged Shiva temple at Scindia Ghat

Chidambaram Temple dedicated to Shiva, Tamil Nadu, India

Shiva shrine at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Mahanal Temple in Menal, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Carvings at the Mahanal Temple in Menal, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Main shrine dedicated to Shiva, Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

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Shiva, the embodiment of divine power and cosmic destruction, is revered across the world for his multifaceted nature. From the majestic Char Bangla Temple in Baranagore, West Bengal to the vibrant murals depicting Shiva and his beloved consort Parvati in India, Asia, his presence is felt far and wide. One cannot help but be captivated by the mesmerizing Dancing Shiva Nataraj statue in Paris, France. This exquisite portrayal showcases Shiva's rhythmic movements as he gracefully performs the cosmic dance of creation and destruction. In Siva Parvati's armor lies a symbol of their unwavering protection towards righteousness. Their union represents harmony between masculine and feminine energies that sustain life itself. The depiction of Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday transports us back to ancient times when familial love was celebrated with utmost devotion. This 5th-6th century AD artwork from Kathe Simbhu beautifully captures this joyous occasion. Traveling to Central Java, Indonesia takes us to Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), where an awe-inspiring shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva stands tall amidst intricate carvings. The temple's grandeur reflects humanity's deep reverence for this deity. Shiva Nataraja reigns supreme as the King of Dance through centuries-old sculptures like those found at Annamalaiyar Temple in India. These masterpieces depict him dancing with unparalleled grace while simultaneously maintaining balance within the universe. As part of Hindu mythology's Trimurti - alongside Vishnu and Krishna - Shiva embodies both destructive forces necessary for rebirth and preservation aspects essential for sustenance. Together they form a divine trinity representing different facets of existence itself. Even though Kali may appear fearsome holding a bloody sword while trampling her consort Shiva underfoot, she symbolizes transformation and liberation from ignorance or darkness—a reminder that destruction is necessary for new beginnings.