Uma-Maheshvara, 10th-11th century, 59 x 32 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (149.86 x 83.19 x 34.29 cm), Buff sandstone, India, 10th-11th century, This majestic relief was likely created for a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Here, the multifaceted deity takes the role of ideal family man, resting in a posture of royal ease and affectionately embracing his wife and goddess, Uma, who embodies strength. Their union is a metaphor for the beginning of the universe. For Hindus, visiting a temple dedicated to their chosen deity allows the soul to commune with such intangible truths.
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