Shiva-Parvati On Kailash: Chola Style Bronze

This bronze sculpture in Chola style depicts Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated intimately atop Mount Kailash. Shiva wears an elaborate crown and sacred thread, his posture relaxed yet regal. Parvati leans gently against him, both adorned with intricate jewelry and traditional ornaments.

Mount Kailash is the mythic abode of Shiva, symbolizing the axis of the cosmos. This depiction emphasizes the serene, human-like companionship between Shiva and Parvati—a balance of cosmic power and affectionate unity at the heart of Shaiva iconography.