Somaskanda: Bronze Ensemble of Shiva, Uma, and Skanda vishnu indicating deep meditation and inner

indicating deep meditation and inner tranquility

Embodying their collective energy (shakti)

the conch of Lord Vishnu which is blown by Him in times of war

Reminiscent of Barbara Hepworth’s famous works

Somaskanda: Bronze Ensemble of Shiva, Uma, and Skanda vishnu indicating deep meditation and innerThis sculpture is a detailed recreation of Somaskanda, a South Indian iconographic form showing Shiva with his consort Uma (Parvati) and their son Skanda (Murugan). Seated on a rectangular base, Shiva is depicted in a calm meditative pose with four arms, holding a trident and a deer. Uma sits gracefully beside him, with one hand in a gesture of assurance (abhaya mudra). Between them stands the child Skanda in a lively pose, arms raised, emphasizing