இந்துமதம் தெய்வீக காதல்... அறிய அற்புத கடவுள் காதல் சிற்பங்கள்

The divine couple: From an ancient temple of Lalithambika in Thirumeeyachur.

Ah what subtle expressions this master sculptor has brought out! A twinkle lights up Shiva’s eyes as Parvati smiles at something 😊

Love & admiration silently reflected in Shiva's eyes, wonderfully captured in stone by this master sculptor 🙏

A divine romance - brought out with amazing grace, dexterity & refinement by the master sculptor of yore.

And now, it's all about family responsibilities 😁. Don't miss the Vinayaka at the base!

Provenance: Uttar Pradesh, 10th Century. 

Gangadhara, 9th-10th century, from the zenith of the Chola period, currently at the Thanjavur Palace Museum.

Parvati, understandably, looks quite upset, but the ever romantic Mahadeva tries to placate 

A romance in Sarnath

Ah, love's highs & lows... tell me a romance which hasn't seen them! But our stealer of hearts knows to set things right 😍

1. Aligana Chandrashekhar Murti

2. Daksha Mahaprabhu with Prasuti 

3. Rati and Manmatha. 

Sri Kalleshwara Swamy temple, Angoor - Bellary. 

Why is there a temple dedicated all three together. 

Gangadhara, Parvathy gets upset as Shiva falls in love with Ganga! Look at her expressions! From Moovar Kovil, Kodumbalur.

Uma Maheshwara, the example couple, from Moovar Kovil, Kodumbalur!