Shiva Collection (page 6)

Painting of the god Siva with attributes from Mandi, from the V&As collection

Depiction of Siva and his consort Parvati, shown as one figure half male and half female, from the V&As collection

Circular plaque from Nepal with dancing figure, probably Chamunda
The figure dancing is probably Chamunda. Other deities visible are Vishnu, Bhairavya and Shiva

Bronze figure of Shiva, Tamil Nadu, India, 950. Shiva (Siva), the third member of the Hindu Trimurti, is a god with contrasting qualities of destructive and renovating power

Five-headed bust of Shiva, Mid 10th century
Five-headed bust of Shiva, third divinity of Hindu trinity (trimurti), Mid 10th century. Photograph

The Hindu Trinity, c1800
The Hindu Trinity, c1880. Left to right, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Engraving

Hindu god Shiva, 16th century. Indian bronze representation of Shiva in the dance of creation

Brahma receiving an offering, after 18th century
Brahama (Hindu Absolute ) receiving an offering, after 18th century. Brahma first in the Hindu divine triad, the others being Vishnu and Shiva. Indian miniature

Parachati, Parachati, the Avatar of Shiva, also called Parashiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 52, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Grandfathers, Virapatren, the fourth son of Shiva, who was born with a thousand heads and two thousand arms, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 58, after p. 184 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Darmadev?©- God of Virtue
Darmadev?© - God of Virtue, The deity of virtue Darmad?© v?©, depicted as an ox, which also serves as a mount for Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 59 to p. 184 (vol)

Pollinator, Ganesha, the first son of Shiva, with an elephant head, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 55, after p. 182 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vairevert, Vairevert, the third son of Shiva and god of destruction, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 57, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Chiven half man and half woman, Shiva, depicted half as a man and half as a woman, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 53, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Trimurti or Trinidad of the Indians, Representation of the Trimurti, the connection between the three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 31, before p. 151 (vol)

Soupramanier, Soupramanier, the second son of Shiva, rides a peacock, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 56, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Sri Lanka - Shiva the Destroyer and Reproducer and Peacock
Sri Lanka - Hindu God Shiva as the Destroyer and Reproducer. The Peacock beside him is that ridden by Saraswati, goddess of music and speech. Date: circa 1920s

Shiva and Parvati sculpture. Orissa, India, 13th century AD. Stone sculpture shows the powerful Hindu deity Shiva, with his consort Parvati, the daugter of the mountain, seated on his knee

Shiva Nataraja. Bronze. 12th century. India
Shiva Nataraja. 12th century. Bronze, Chola style. Tamil Nadu, India. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Indian Hindu Triad, Great Trinity of Gods
Indian Hindu Triad (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva), Great Trinity of Gods. circa 19th century

Vishnu / Brahma / Shiva
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

INDIA. Bombay. Elefanta. Elephanta Caves. Trimurti of Shiva in the main cave, 7th-8th c A.D. Detail of the three-headed bust representing the three roles of the god, creator

Trimurti ( three forms in Sanskrit) of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Triad of the three major gods of Hindu mythology. 20th. c. Illustration by B. G. Sharma. Miniature Painting

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

World heritage Kamphaeng Phet historical park in Thailand
Phra Borom That Temple, Nakhon Chum, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand

Head of sandstone buddha in tree root at wat mahathat temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand

INDIA: EKLINGJI TEMPLE. Statue of the Hindu god, Shiva, at the Eklingji Temple in Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

India - A Hindu Man dressed as the Hindu God Lord Shiva. Date: circa 1906

HINDUISM: TRIMURTI. Symbol of the trimurti, or triad of the three great gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. Wood engraving

Sitting Shiva picture

Vairevert third son Shiva god destruction Signed
Vairevert, Vairevert, the third son of Shiva and god of destruction, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 57, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Grandfathers Virapatren fourth son Shiva born
Grandfathers, Virapatren, the fourth son of Shiva, who was born with a thousand heads and two thousand arms, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 58, after p. 184 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Soupramanier second son Shiva rides peacock Signed
Soupramanier, Soupramanier, the second son of Shiva, rides a peacock, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 56, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

DarmadevA God Virtue deity virtue DarmadA vA
Darmadeve - God of Virtue, The deity of virtue Darmadeve, depicted as an ox, which also serves as a mount for Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 59 to p. 184 (vol)

Pollinator Ganesha first son Shiva elephant head
Pollinator, Ganesha, the first son of Shiva, with an elephant head, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 55, after p. 182 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Parachati Avatar Shiva Parashiva Signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Parachati, Parachati, the Avatar of Shiva, also called Parashiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 52, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Lingam phallus-shaped Lingam Linga holiest form
Lingam, The phallus-shaped Lingam (or Linga), the holiest form that symbolizes the creative power of Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 54, before p. 179 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Trimurti Trinidad Indians Representation connection
Trimurti or Trinidad of the Indians, Representation of the Trimurti, the connection between the three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 31, before p. 151 (vol)

Chiven half man half woman Shiva depicted half
Chiven half man and half woman, Shiva, depicted half as a man and half as a woman, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 53, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Poutchari de Manar Husband Several Poutchari
Poutchari de Manar Husband, Several Poutchari from Manar Suami sing praises to Shiva and Subrahmanya. They make music in the streets with drums, bells and metal rings, Signed: P

Brahma Vishnu Shiva Bombay Samuel Bourne English
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Bombay; possibly Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Bombay, India; about 1869; Albumen silver print

Shiva early 1100s Cambodia Angkor Baphuon early 12th century
Shiva, early 1100s. Cambodia, Angkor, Baphuon, early 12th century. Gray sandstone; overall: 76.8 cm (30 1/4 in.)

Worship stone image Shiva Parvati within lingam
Worship of stone image of Shiva and Parvati within a lingam, c. 1710. Indian, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba region. Color on paper; page: 37.5 x 23.5 cm (14 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)

Annapurna Shiva 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Annapurna and Shiva, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint, with graphite underdrawing on paper; secondary support

Parivati Placing Wedding Garland Shiva
Parivati Placing a Wedding Garland on Shiva

Parvati Placing Wedding Garland Shiva 1800s India
Parvati Placing a Wedding Garland on Shiva, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, color and silver paint

Kali Standing Shiva 1800s India Calcutta Kalighat painting
Kali Standing on Shiva, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink and color on paper; secondary support: 49.7 x 29.3 cm (19 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.); painting only

Two Aspects Kali Kali Dancing Shiva 1880 - 1890
Two Aspects of Kali: Kali Dancing on Shiva, c. 1880 - 1890. India, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Color on paper; overall: 49.5 x 29 cm (19 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)

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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.