Uma-Mahesvara (An Iconographic Study of the Divine Couple)
by A L Srivastava
Author : A L Srivastava
Publisher : Sukarkshetra Shodh Sansthan, Kasganj
Language : English
Item Code : SSSK101
Pages : 240
Weight : 1.2 KG
Dimensions : 28 X 21 CM
Edition : 2004
Binding : HARDCOVER
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The book on Uma Mahesvara is a comprehensive iconographic study of Siva' s only one of the several benign forms current in different parts of India. Uma-Mahesvara is a particular form of the divine couple of Uma. and Siva. Various Silpa texts lay down certain rules for making an image of Uma-Mahesvara. Following the scriptural injunctions, Indian artists have carved the lovely and youthful couple in warm embrace, usually face to face (sammukhina mudra) and engaged in various love sports viz. embracing each other (alingana), touching and caressing Uma' s breast by Siva (kuca-sparsa), uplifting her face by her chin (cibukotthapana) and holding the spouse in his lap (atikarohana). Uma-Mahesvara is a symbol par excellence of the union of the supreme god Siva with the supreme goddess Uma. This cosmic union of Purusa and Prakrti, the male and female principles, leads to procreation (srsti) and keeps the cycle of creation in it proper rotation.
The form of Uma-Mahesvara pulsating with human emotions was so fascinating that some other gods namely Visnu, Brahma, Ganesa, Kubera, Nandikegvara etc. were also represented in similar charming and embracing posture. This lovely form of Uma-Mahesvara also travelled in some neighbouring countries.
This discussion on Uma-Mahesvara sculpture has been substantiated by sixty-two halftone and sixty-four line-drawing illustrations. Details of illustrations, Bibliography, Glossary of Sanskrit words, Appendices (A-C) for Sanskrit quotations in Devanagari script with English translation and index have been appended. A chart showing state wise salient features and regional variations in Uma-Mahesvara sculptures at a glance is also attached at the end as Appendix D.
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