The Umamaheshwara cult was founded by Soma Sharma of Gujarat in the 10th-11th century. Within no time, it became popular in the Indian sub-continent. It was influenced by Vajrayana Buddhism, and love ...

But in our sculpture, Shiva is not alone. Nestling in his lap, and lovingly encircled by one of his four arms, is his wife Parvati. Both are similarly dressed, with decorated loin cloths ...