South India
Wood
An unusual group of figures depicting Markandeya embraces a linga. Four-armed Shiva is depicted emerging from the linga, splitting it apart, and with his right foot resting on the yoni. This incident is believed to have happened at Triprangode, Kerala where Lord Shiva appears and kills Yama when the latter appears to take the life of Markandeya who is one of Shiva’s ardent devotees.
Size (cms): 28 (H) x 23 (W) x 16 (D)
Size (inches): 11 (H) x 9 (W) x 6.3 (D)
South India
Wood
An unusual group of figures depicting Markandeya embraces a linga. Four-armed Shiva is depicted emerging from the linga, splitting it apart, and with his right foot resting on the yoni. This incident is believed to have happened at Triprangode, Kerala where Lord Shiva appears and kills Yama when the latter appears to take the life of Markandeya who is one of Shiva’s ardent devotees.
Size (cms): 28 (H) x 23 (W) x 16 (D)
Size (inches): 11 (H) x 9 (W) x 6.3 (D)
| Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Region | South India |
