Not currently on display at the V&A

The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati

Panel
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carved sandal-wood group depicting the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Parvati is standing between the gods Shiva and Vishnu. Two minor deities above the trio shower them with flowers. They are surrounded by a flaming aureole surmounted by a grotesque Yali head. The carving is a copy of a sculpture in the Pudu Mandapa (gateway) to the great Minakshi temple in Madurai, dedicated to Parvati.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Marriage of Shiva and Parvati (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved sandalwood
Physical description
Carved sandal-wood group depicting the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Parvati is standing between the gods Shiva and Vishnu. Two minor deities above the trio shower them with flowers. They are surrounded by a flaming aureole surmounted by a grotesque Yali head. The carving is a copy of a sculpture in the Pudu Mandapa (gateway) to the great Minakshi temple in Madurai, dedicated to Parvati.
Credit line
Given by Mrs J. A. Jones
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IM.4-1926

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Record createdAugust 7, 2003
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