Shakthipanchakshari - Kerala Mural Archive

Chemmanthatta, CMT_P026 — Shiva, Parvathi: full panel view

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Deity: Parvathi Deity: Shiva Location: Chemmanthatta Mahadeva Temple Theme: Non-narrative

Shiva and Parvati are seated together in a forest-like backdrop. There are faded figures of Ganapathi and Subrahmanya on the lower right corner. A silhouette of Subrahmaniya’s mount peacock can be seen., on their respective mounts: the mouse and the peacock. Shiva is holding Parvati’s breast with one of his four hands. The other three are in abhaya mudra, holding the deer and axe. Green-skinned Parvathi stands to the rightof Shiva, possibly on his lap. A large section of this panel is lost.

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: This scene shows the balance between masculine and feminine energy. Shiva and Parvati are the central figures, and are surrounded by their children Ganapathi and Subrahmanya. This is a common depiction found in Kerala mural paintings. Nandi is usually depicted at the feet of the Gods.
Episode: Non-narrative

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Shiva, Parvathi
Secondary Figures: Ganapathi, Subrahmanya; Ganapathi and Subrahmanya
Iconographic Form: Shakthipanchakshari
Iconographic Attributes: White-skinned Shiva is depicted alongside green-skinned Parvathi; Shiva has four arms each holding a deer, and axe. His lower right hand is in abhaya mudra;his lower left hand is holding Parvathi’s left nipple; Both of them are decked in jewellery including a crown, armlets, rings, necklaces and earrings; silhouettes of Ganapathi and a peacock mounted Subrahmaniya; forest motif in the background.
Visual & Formal Features: Facial expression detail, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Zone within Temple: Sanctum
Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 26
Adjacent Panels: Venugopala, Sreekrishnaleela 3

Condition & Documentation

Condition: Poor
Deterioration Type: Plaster loss
Restoration Status: Partially restored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: Combined permission
Date of Documentation: 05/08/2024
Artist: Unknown
Identifier: CMT_P026
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.