About the Artwork +
This elaborate Kerala mural, painted by Adarsh, delineates the portrayal of Ardhanarishvara, the form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, represented together in a single body and soul. This form represents their union, which leads to creation. Originating from Kerala, these murals were traditionally painted on the walls and ceilings of dwellings, temples, and palaces; characterised by expressive forms, large eyes, graceful depiction, vibrant colour palettes and elaborate ornaments. These deptict themes from mythological stories, oral narratives and folk culture.
The composition depicts the form standing on an enormous lotus pedestal. The form of the deity is split vertically down the center to show the seamless union of the two divine personalities. Shiva is represented on the right with a blue complexion. His consort, Shakti, is represented on his left, with a fair complexion. The deity is four-armed, holding a combination of the attributes of both - the Trishula (trident), chandra (a crescent moon), pasha (a noose), and a kamal (a lotus bud).
They wear embellished attire with gold ornaments. The deity is adorned with elaborate jewelry. The attention to detail can be seen in the ear adornments: on the left side, Shakti wears tatanka earrings associated with females; while on the other side, Shiva wears makarakundala, linking to the iconography of Ardhanarishvara. The deity wears a beautiful crown, while the Shiva jata is prominently shown with a crescent moon adorning his jata, signifying cosmic time. The facial expressions include kamal nayan (lotus-shaped eyes), with an elongated nose (Shakti wears a nath), and fuller lips, delineating a calm and serene look. The midst of the forehead is adorned with a third eye, symbolizing enlightenment and awakening.
The figurative composition is encircled by the rendition of prabhavali (halo) and the throne base, ornamented and with intricate detailing. The upper register is painted in solid orange colour and filled with diamond and floral motifs and patterns, while the lower register is filled with stylized lotus blossoms, their leaves, and swirling clouds.
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All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.