Siva Collection

Char Bangla Temple, Baranagore, West Bengal, India
Detail of carvings above the main entrance to one of the four Shiva (Siva) Mandirs at the Char Bangla Temple, built in the 18th century in Baranagore, West Bengal, India

Siva Parvati in armour
3559472 Siva Parvati in armour by Nepalese School, (5th-6th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal; (add.info.: Kankeswori Kathmandu); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday, 5th-6th century AD, Kathe Simbhu
5309534 Siva Parvati with infant Kumar celebrating his birthday, 5th-6th century AD, Kathe Simbhu by Nepalese School, (5th-6th century); National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu

Trimurti - Siva, Vishnu, Krishna : Hindu Gods
Illustration of a Trimurti - Siva, Vishnu, Krishna : Hindu Gods

Shiva as Lord of the Dance, Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain; India 9th-10th Century AD
3523564 Shiva as Lord of the Dance, Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain; India 9th-10th Century AD; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture)
535705 Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian Deities - Trimurti; the Hindoo Triad or Trinity, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Indian Deities - Trimurti; the Hindoo Triad or Trinity, 1858. The central figure is Brahma; on the right is Siva; the left is Vishnu

Shiva and Parvati, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva and Parvati, 18th century

The Hindu God Bhairava (image 2 of 2), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Bhairava (image 2 of 2), 17th century

Shiva's Family on Mount Kailasa, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family on Mount Kailasa, 14th-15th century

Shiva and Parvati, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva and Parvati, 13th century

Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650. Creator: Unknown
Bhairava Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), c1650

The Hindu God Shiva (image 1 of 6), 12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Shiva (image 1 of 6), 12th century

The Hindu God Bhairava, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Bhairava, 12th century

The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali (image 2 of 2), 11th-12th century

Shiva Performing the Dance of Bliss while Vishnu and Brahma Provide Musical Accompaniment, c1760. Creator: Unknown
Shiva Performing the Dance of Bliss while Vishnu and Brahma Provide Musical Accompaniment, c1760

Shiva as the Lord of Dance, c.1100. Creator: Unknown
Shiva as the Lord of Dance, c.1100

The Hindu God Shiva, From an Uma-Maheshvara pair, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Shiva, From an Uma-Maheshvara pair, 11th century

Shiva as the Cosmic Pillar, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva as the Cosmic Pillar, early 12th century

Shiva as the Cosmic Pillar, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva as the Cosmic Pillar, early 12th century

Shivalinga, early 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Shivalinga, early 10th century

Lintel with Shiva and Subsidiary Deities, between c.850 and c.900. Creator: Unknown
Lintel with Shiva and Subsidiary Deities, between c.850 and c.900

A Shaiva Guardian Figure from a River Goddess Relief, between c.850 and c.900. Creator: Unknown
A Shaiva Guardian Figure from a River Goddess Relief, between c.850 and c.900

Umapati (Shiva, the Primeval Father God, and Uma, the Great Mother Goddess), between c.750 and c.800 Creator: Unknown
Umapati (Shiva, the Primeval Father God, and Uma, the Great Mother Goddess), between c.750 and c.800

Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Hindu God Shiva (Sadashiva), between c.1050 and c.1150

Shiva as the Supreme Teacher, between 950 and 1000. Creator: Unknown
Shiva as the Supreme Teacher, between 950 and 1000

The Seven Mother Goddesses (Matrikas) Flanked by Shiva-Virabhadra and Ganesha... 9th century. Creator: Unknown
The Seven Mother Goddesses (Matrikas) Flanked by Shiva-Virabhadra and Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles, 9th century

The Hindu God Shiva Flanked by Ganesha and Durga (image 1 of 2), 8th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Shiva Flanked by Ganesha and Durga (image 1 of 2), 8th century

Head of Bhairava, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Bhairava, 5th century

Head of Shiva, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Shiva, 4th century

The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 2nd-3rd century. Creator: Unknown
The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 2nd-3rd century

The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 11th century

The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 11th century

The Hindu Gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma - detail, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma - detail, 10th century

The Hindu Gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu Gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, 10th century

Uma-Maheshvara, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Uma-Maheshvara, 10th century

Shiva's Family, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family, 10th century

Ganesha, Shiva, and Karttikeya on Their Mounts, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Ganesha, Shiva, and Karttikeya on Their Mounts, 13th century

Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 10th century

Ganesha, Shiva, and Karttikeya on Their Mounts, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Ganesha, Shiva, and Karttikeya on Their Mounts, 10th century

Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 17th-18th century

Head of the Hindu God Bhairava from a Libation Vessel, Late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of the Hindu God Bhairava from a Libation Vessel, Late 15th century

Mandapam of the Pagoda of Chellumbrum; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Mandapam of the Pagoda of Chellumbrum; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma Adoring Kali (image 1 of 7), c1740. Creator: Unknown
Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma Adoring Kali (image 1 of 7), c1740

Shiva's Family, c.1100. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family, c.1100

Ravana Receiving a Boon from Shiva, between c1850 and c1900. Creator: Unknown
Ravana Receiving a Boon from Shiva, between c1850 and c1900

Shiva's Family on the March (image 1 of 6), c1800. Creator: Unknown
Shiva's Family on the March (image 1 of 6), c1800

Parvati Worshipping Shiva (image 3 of 3), between 1750 and 1800. Creator: Unknown
Parvati Worshipping Shiva (image 3 of 3), between 1750 and 1800

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Siva, the powerful deity of Hinduism, is celebrated in various forms and depictions across different cultures and time periods. One such representation can be found at the Char Bangla Temple in Baranagore, West Bengal, India. Here, Siva Parvati stands adorned in armor, symbolizing their divine strength and protection. Another depiction Parvati can be seen in a 5th-6th century AD sculpture from Kathe Simbhu. This artwork showcases the couple celebrating their son Kumar's birthday, highlighting the familial aspect of this divine relationship. In Hindu mythology, often depicted alongside other gods like Vishnu and Krishna as part of the Trimurti - representing creation (Brahma), preservation (Vishnu), and destruction (Siva). These three deities embody different aspects of existence within Hindu cosmology. The Calcutta Art Studio created a stunning portrayal of Kali/Tara around 1885-90. This artwork captures the fierce yet compassionate nature associated with these goddesses who are both protectors and destroyers. A stone carving featuring Surya flanked by Siva and Visnu showcases the interconnectedness between these deities. It highlights how they work together to maintain cosmic balance while fulfilling their distinct roles. One intriguing story surrounding Siva is depicted in Madan-Bhasma (Shiva Turns Kama to Ashes) from 1890. The unknown creator beautifully illustrates an episode where Shiva reduces Kama—the god of desire—to ashes with his fiery third eye. Sax Rohmer's novel "The Eye of Siva" delves into mysticism surrounding this deity while weaving an engaging tale that captivates readers' imaginations through its exploration of ancient legends. Moving beyond India's borders to Sri Lanka, we find cultural influences reflected in art depicting Shiva as a rice merchant or money lender—a testament to the deity's association with prosperity and abundance.