Ardhanarishvara (Sanskrit: अर्धनारीश्वर, romanized: Ardhanārīśvara, lit. 'the half-female Lord'), is a form of the Hindu deity Shiva combined with his consort Parvati. Ardhanarishvara is …

While Shiva has traditionally been depicted in a male form, there are instances where he is depicted in a female form. Shiva’s feminine form is known as Shakti or Parvati, and she is …

Jun 22, 2014 · Ardhanarishvara or ardhnarishwar is a half Shiva and half Parvati form of Mahadeva where he is depicted as half man and half woman to indicate that the ultimate …

Feb 24, 2025 · Ardhanarishvara Shiva is a composite half-female and half-male form of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati Mata. The right half in Ardhanarishwara is usually the male …

Ardhanarishvara, composite male-female figure of the Hindu god Shiva together with his consort Parvati. As seen in many Indian and Southeast Asian sculptures, the right (male) half of the …

Jan 27, 2025 · Ardhanarishvara is a composite form of Hindu god Shiva, featuring both male and female aspects in an androgynous deity. It symbolizes the unity of opposites.

Mar 6, 2016 · Ardhanarishvara is a fusion of half-male and half-female forms, split down in the center. The right half is depicted as Shiva, while the left half shows the female form of Parvati.

Ardhanarishvara is an androgynous form of Lord Shiva, the composite of Shiva and Parvati, the half-male and half-female fused from the center. As seen in many temples across the Indian …

There are several fascinating stories in Hindu mythology where Lord Shiva assumes a female form. Here are a few notable ones: 1. Ardhanarishvara. One of the most famous depictions of …

Mar 7, 2024 · As the name Ardhanariswara means “Half Man-Woman”, it is the composite form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is depicted as half male and half female, right side male …