Shiva Collection (page 3)

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

Shiva enraged by Parvatis interruption of his meditation, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva enraged by Parvatis interruption of his meditation, early 19th century

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

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

shiva magic
Pavol Stranak

Surya flanked by Siva and Visnu (stone)
3559577 Surya flanked by Siva and Visnu (stone) by Nepalese School (8th-9th century); 56x9 cm; National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Siwa transforms into a phallic statue, 1933 (wash technique & gold paint on paper)
2564189 Siwa transforms into a phallic statue, 1933 (wash technique & gold paint on paper) by Dokar, I Gusti (1911-1936); Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Four faced linga, symbol of Shiva, Nepal (stone)
3362103 Four faced linga, symbol of Shiva, Nepal (stone) by Nepalese School, (17th-18th century); Patan Museum, Durbar Square, Patan, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Shiva-Parvati, Torana
3559455 Shiva-Parvati, Torana by Nepalese School, (17th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Little Shiva
Moumita Mondal

Kali, Kangra (gouache heightened with gold on paper)
615472 Kali, Kangra (gouache heightened with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.4x19.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: standing atop Siva and Parvati in an amorous embrace)

DDE-90024303
India, state of Maharashtra, Mumbai (aka Bombay). Gharapuri Island, Mount Kailash, Elephanta Caves. Island monkeys. Date: 22/07/2005

Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century

Virabhadra, 16th-17th century (stone)
1072285 Virabhadra, 16th-17th century (stone) by Asian School; 155.5x69.8x33.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, c. 1690 (opaque watercolor, gold, and applied beetle wing on paper)
5932486 Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, c.1690 (opaque watercolor, gold, and applied beetle wing on paper) by Devidasa (fl.1690-95) (attr.to); 19.1x18.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

View on the Banks of the Ganges with representation of the Churruck Poojah - A Hindoo Holiday
4071270 View on the Banks of the Ganges with representation of the Churruck Poojah - A Hindoo Holiday, from Views of Bengal and along the Ganges, pub

Head of Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, Malla period, 16th / 17th century
Head of Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, Malla period, 16th/17th century. A manifestation of Shiva, associated with annihilation

Dancing Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, 13th / 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Dancing Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God Shiva, 13th/14th century

God Shiva as a Deified King, Angkor period, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
God Shiva as a Deified King, Angkor period, 13th century

God Shiva as the Supreme Teacher (Dakshinamurti), 10th century. Creator: Unknown
God Shiva as the Supreme Teacher (Dakshinamurti), 10th century

Shiva Embracing Parvati, c. 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva Embracing Parvati, c. 13th century

God Shiva as Lord Who Is Half-Male, Half-Female (Ardhanarishvara), 14th century

Emblem of the God Shiva (Linga) with Serpent Base, 12th / 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Emblem of the God Shiva (Linga) with Serpent Base, 12th/13th century

Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, about 10th / 11th century
Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, about 10th/11th century. A bronze sculpture of the Hindu divinity Shiva

Kama Shoots a Love Arrow at Shiva, from a copy of the Song of Gauri (Gita-Gauri), c. 1675/80

God Shiva and Goddess Uma Seated with their Son, Skanda (Somaskanda), about 1400
God Shiva and Goddess Uma Seated with their Son, Skanda (Somaskanda), Vijayanagar period, about 1400

Dancing God Shiva (Natesha), 10th / 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Dancing God Shiva (Natesha), 10th/11th century

God Shiva Seated with His Consort Parvati, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
God Shiva Seated with His Consort Parvati, 14th century

God Shiva Seated in Loving Embrace with Goddess Uma on the Bull Nandi, 9th century

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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.