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Pashupatinath, Nepal. Sadhu (Holy Man) at Nepal's Holiest Hindu Temple, Playing a Drum. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pashupatinath-nepal-sadhu-holy-man-at-nepals-holiest-hindu-temple-26251977.htmlRMBEKTJH–Pashupatinath, Nepal. Sadhu (Holy Man) at Nepal's Holiest Hindu Temple, Playing a Drum.
Shiva trishula (trident) and damaru (small drum) in a Delhi temple Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-trishula-trident-and-damaru-small-drum-in-a-delhi-temple-image69897709.htmlRME1M36N–Shiva trishula (trident) and damaru (small drum) in a Delhi temple
Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator an Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-nataraja-lord-of-the-dance-900-50-copper-alloy-southern-india-57405620.htmlRMD9B1CM–Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator an
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. A Sadhu--Hindu Religious Ascetic--Playing a Drum. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/jaipur-rajasthan-india-a-sadhu-hindu-religious-ascetic-playing-a-drum-image67549488.htmlRMDWW41M–Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. A Sadhu--Hindu Religious Ascetic--Playing a Drum.
Colorful Damru's at a shop. Damru is a small two-headed drum which is also the instrument of the deity Lord Shiva and considered holy in Hinduism Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/colorful-damrus-at-a-shop-damru-is-a-small-two-headed-drum-which-is-also-the-instrument-of-the-deity-lord-shiva-and-considered-holy-in-hinduism-image474681692.htmlRF2JG7H9G–Colorful Damru's at a shop. Damru is a small two-headed drum which is also the instrument of the deity Lord Shiva and considered holy in Hinduism
Pashupatinath, Nepal. Sadhu (Holy Man) at Nepal's Holiest Hindu Temple, Playing a Drum. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pashupatinath-nepal-sadhu-holy-man-at-nepals-holiest-hindu-temple-26251994.htmlRMBEKTK6–Pashupatinath, Nepal. Sadhu (Holy Man) at Nepal's Holiest Hindu Temple, Playing a Drum.
Dance of Shiva Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dance-of-shiva-105354472.htmlRMG3B8KM–Dance of Shiva
Nepal: Shiva Avartari Lama, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu. They are known, variously, as sadhus (saints, or 'good ones'), yogis (ascetic practitioners), fakirs (ascetic seeker after the Truth) and sannyasins (wandering mendicants and ascetics). They are the ascetic – and often eccentric – practitioners of an austere form of Hinduism. Sworn to cast off earthly desires, some choose to live as anchorites in the wilderness. Others are of a less retiring disposition, especially in the towns and temples of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nepal-shiva-avartari-lama-pashupatinath-kathmandu-they-are-known-variously-as-sadhus-saints-or-good-ones-yogis-ascetic-practitioners-fakirs-ascetic-seeker-after-the-truth-and-sannyasins-wandering-mendicants-and-ascetics-they-are-the-ascetic-and-often-eccentric-practitioners-of-an-austere-form-of-hinduism-sworn-to-cast-off-earthly-desires-some-choose-to-live-as-anchorites-in-the-wilderness-others-are-of-a-less-retiring-disposition-especially-in-the-towns-and-temples-of-nepals-kathmandu-valley-image344236993.htmlRM2B019P9–Nepal: Shiva Avartari Lama, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu. They are known, variously, as sadhus (saints, or 'good ones'), yogis (ascetic practitioners), fakirs (ascetic seeker after the Truth) and sannyasins (wandering mendicants and ascetics). They are the ascetic – and often eccentric – practitioners of an austere form of Hinduism. Sworn to cast off earthly desires, some choose to live as anchorites in the wilderness. Others are of a less retiring disposition, especially in the towns and temples of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley.
Shiva sadhu from Avahan Akhara, holy man, posing with his Trishul and drum at night at the Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-sadhu-from-avahan-akhara-holy-man-posing-with-his-trishul-and-76169316.htmlRMEBWPMM–Shiva sadhu from Avahan Akhara, holy man, posing with his Trishul and drum at night at the Sangam, the confluence of the rivers
Dance Of Shiva Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dance-of-shiva-image3177776.htmlRMAYKD31–Dance Of Shiva
Howrah, West Bengal,India - 15th April 2019: Hindu devotee playing drum while hanging from pole in air, at night. Religious sports for festival called Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/howrah-west-bengalindia-15th-april-2019-hindu-devotee-playing-drum-while-hanging-from-pole-in-air-at-night-religious-sports-for-festival-called-image435911333.htmlRF2G95D9W–Howrah, West Bengal,India - 15th April 2019: Hindu devotee playing drum while hanging from pole in air, at night. Religious sports for festival called
Thrissur Pooram, Pooram Festival, Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple, Trichur, Thrissur, Kerala, India, Asia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thrissur-pooram-pooram-festival-vadakkunnathan-shiva-temple-trichur-thrissur-kerala-india-asia-image227641969.htmlRMR69YJ9–Thrissur Pooram, Pooram Festival, Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple, Trichur, Thrissur, Kerala, India, Asia
Nataraja figure of Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer of Creation from the Chola period (9th to 13th century) with drum on ole hand as Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-nataraja-figure-of-shiva-as-the-cosmic-dancer-of-creation-from-the-72188729.htmlRME5CDCW–Nataraja figure of Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer of Creation from the Chola period (9th to 13th century) with drum on ole hand as
shiva ganga birth ganga ascetic himalayas rishi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-ganga-birth-ganga-ascetic-himalayas-rishi-88244770.htmlRMF3FW2X–shiva ganga birth ganga ascetic himalayas rishi
Shiva Nataraja (Lord of the Dance), c. 1100, 28 in. (71.12 cm), Bronze, India, 11th or 12th century, The Hindu god Shiva appears in several incarnations. Here, Shiva appears as Nataraja, or Lord of the Dance. He raises his left foot in a graceful dance pose. In his upper right hand, Nataraja holds a drum, the sound of which manifests creation. The flame that he holds in his upper left hand symbolizes destruction. Together, they symbolize the creation and destruction of the cosmic universe. The posture of the icon’s lower left and right palms signifies protection. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-nataraja-lord-of-the-dance-c-1100-28-in-7112-cm-bronze-india-11th-or-12th-century-the-hindu-god-shiva-appears-in-several-incarnations-here-shiva-appears-as-nataraja-or-lord-of-the-dance-he-raises-his-left-foot-in-a-graceful-dance-pose-in-his-upper-right-hand-nataraja-holds-a-drum-the-sound-of-which-manifests-creation-the-flame-that-he-holds-in-his-upper-left-hand-symbolizes-destruction-together-they-symbolize-the-creation-and-destruction-of-the-cosmic-universe-the-posture-of-the-icons-lower-left-and-right-palms-signifies-protection-image573504651.htmlRM2T91B0Y–Shiva Nataraja (Lord of the Dance), c. 1100, 28 in. (71.12 cm), Bronze, India, 11th or 12th century, The Hindu god Shiva appears in several incarnations. Here, Shiva appears as Nataraja, or Lord of the Dance. He raises his left foot in a graceful dance pose. In his upper right hand, Nataraja holds a drum, the sound of which manifests creation. The flame that he holds in his upper left hand symbolizes destruction. Together, they symbolize the creation and destruction of the cosmic universe. The posture of the icon’s lower left and right palms signifies protection.
Shiva holding the damaru and the mriga Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-holding-the-damaru-and-the-mriga-image446716281.htmlRM2GXNK4W–Shiva holding the damaru and the mriga
Shiva sits on a tiger skin with a prayer cord in his left hand. He has a half-moon wreath behind his head. The river Ganges runs with a bow from his head down to the ground. A snake twists around his neck and a chain of skulls hangs around his neck. Against a tree stands his trident with pennant and drum attached to it. Parvati sits next to him with his hands in worship. On the left in the foreground is Shiva's mount, the bull Nandi. The image is applied to a transparent animal skin, Bhairava ragini., draughtsman: anonymous, India, 1750 - 1770, paper, brush, brush, h 153 mm × w 125 mm Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-sits-on-a-tiger-skin-with-a-prayer-cord-in-his-left-hand-he-has-a-half-moon-wreath-behind-his-head-the-river-ganges-runs-with-a-bow-from-his-head-down-to-the-ground-a-snake-twists-around-his-neck-and-a-chain-of-skulls-hangs-around-his-neck-against-a-tree-stands-his-trident-with-pennant-and-drum-attached-to-it-parvati-sits-next-to-him-with-his-hands-in-worship-on-the-left-in-the-foreground-is-shivas-mount-the-bull-nandi-the-image-is-applied-to-a-transparent-animal-skin-bhairava-ragini-draughtsman-anonymous-india-1750-1770-paper-brush-brush-h-153-mm-w-125-mm-image472094191.htmlRM2JC1MXR–Shiva sits on a tiger skin with a prayer cord in his left hand. He has a half-moon wreath behind his head. The river Ganges runs with a bow from his head down to the ground. A snake twists around his neck and a chain of skulls hangs around his neck. Against a tree stands his trident with pennant and drum attached to it. Parvati sits next to him with his hands in worship. On the left in the foreground is Shiva's mount, the bull Nandi. The image is applied to a transparent animal skin, Bhairava ragini., draughtsman: anonymous, India, 1750 - 1770, paper, brush, brush, h 153 mm × w 125 mm
Shiva - Hindu God depicted with the Third Eye,Tripunda, Vasuki around his neck, Trishuka and the river Ganges flowing out of his hair Shiva is one of Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-hindu-god-depicted-with-the-third-eyetripunda-vasuki-around-18728351.htmlRMB2D45K–Shiva - Hindu God depicted with the Third Eye,Tripunda, Vasuki around his neck, Trishuka and the river Ganges flowing out of his hair Shiva is one of
Shivas Trident and drum, Kathmandu, Nepal Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivas-trident-and-drum-kathmandu-nepal-image558371033.htmlRM2RCBYXH–Shivas Trident and drum, Kathmandu, Nepal
Hindu God Shiva on Poster with Tripundra on forehead with the Third Eye and the Ganges flowing from Shiva's Head one of the Three Triumvirate Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hindu-god-shiva-on-poster-with-tripundra-on-forehead-with-the-third-image6213129.htmlRMA3XATA–Hindu God Shiva on Poster with Tripundra on forehead with the Third Eye and the Ganges flowing from Shiva's Head one of the Three Triumvirate
Drums for religious ceremonies in the big Shiva-Mandir in Sibsagarh, Assam, India, Asia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-drums-for-religious-ceremonies-in-the-big-shiva-mandir-in-sibsagarh-48680391.htmlRMCR5G9B–Drums for religious ceremonies in the big Shiva-Mandir in Sibsagarh, Assam, India, Asia
Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator an Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-nataraja-lord-of-the-dance-900-50-copper-alloy-southern-india-57405625.htmlRMD9B1CW–Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator an
a vintage gold trident with musical drum, weapon of lord shiva called trishul isolated in white Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-vintage-gold-trident-with-musical-drum-weapon-of-lord-shiva-called-trishul-isolated-in-white-image609001741.htmlRF2XAPBX5–a vintage gold trident with musical drum, weapon of lord shiva called trishul isolated in white
UNKNOWN, INDIA - Mar 01, 2009: Shiva with snake and trident Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/unknown-india-mar-01-2009-shiva-with-snake-and-trident-image341626413.htmlRM2ARPBY9–UNKNOWN, INDIA - Mar 01, 2009: Shiva with snake and trident
Shiva on the peak of Mount Kailasa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-on-the-peak-of-mount-kailasa-image469565553.htmlRM2J7XFJ9–Shiva on the peak of Mount Kailasa
Shivaratri background with Shiva hand and Drum Damroo musical instrument. Maha Shivratri festval. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shiva-hand-and-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-maha-shivratri-festval-image595552478.htmlRF2WGWN7A–Shivaratri background with Shiva hand and Drum Damroo musical instrument. Maha Shivratri festval.
Shiva Ardhanarisvara, c. 1700-1750, 8 1/8 × 5 5/8 in. (20.64 × 14.29 cm) (image)25 3/4 × 21 3/4 × 1 in. (65.41 × 55.25 × 2.54 cm) (outer frame), Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper, India, 18th century, In this hypnotic image, the Hindu god Shiva and his wife Parvati share one body, in the form known as Ardhanarisvara, ‘lord whose half is woman.’ It reveals Shiva as a symbol of his omnipotence, the seed and womb of all creation and destruction. Here, a razor-sharp vertical divides and unites the image, with the artist depicting the respective halves Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-ardhanarisvara-c-1700-1750-8-18-5-58-in-2064-1429-cm-image25-34-21-34-1-in-6541-5525-254-cm-outer-frame-opaque-watercolor-heightened-with-gold-on-paper-india-18th-century-in-this-hypnotic-image-the-hindu-god-shiva-and-his-wife-parvati-share-one-body-in-the-form-known-as-ardhanarisvara-lord-whose-half-is-woman-it-reveals-shiva-as-a-symbol-of-his-omnipotence-the-seed-and-womb-of-all-creation-and-destruction-here-a-razor-sharp-vertical-divides-and-unites-the-image-with-the-artist-depicting-the-respective-halves-image573489438.htmlRM2T90KHJ–Shiva Ardhanarisvara, c. 1700-1750, 8 1/8 × 5 5/8 in. (20.64 × 14.29 cm) (image)25 3/4 × 21 3/4 × 1 in. (65.41 × 55.25 × 2.54 cm) (outer frame), Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper, India, 18th century, In this hypnotic image, the Hindu god Shiva and his wife Parvati share one body, in the form known as Ardhanarisvara, ‘lord whose half is woman.’ It reveals Shiva as a symbol of his omnipotence, the seed and womb of all creation and destruction. Here, a razor-sharp vertical divides and unites the image, with the artist depicting the respective halves
. English: 'Shiva rescuing the young Markanda from the noose of Yama, the god of death. To the left the figure of the 16-year old Markandeya is embracing the Lingam in the Shiva temple at Tirukkadavur. From the top of the symbol of life issues the god as the Conqueror of Death (Kalarimurti). , four armed, holding the deer and the drum, and thrusting with his trident at the blue-skinned Yama, mounted on a black bull on the right, who has just thrown his noose over the lingam and the body of Markandeya.' . 1820-1825 (painted). unknown from Tiruchchirappalli (made) 607 Tiruchchirappalli Kalasamha Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-shiva-rescuing-the-young-markanda-from-the-noose-of-yama-the-god-of-death-to-the-left-the-figure-of-the-16-year-old-markandeya-is-embracing-the-lingam-in-the-shiva-temple-at-tirukkadavur-from-the-top-of-the-symbol-of-life-issues-the-god-as-the-conqueror-of-death-kalarimurti-four-armed-holding-the-deer-and-the-drum-and-thrusting-with-his-trident-at-the-blue-skinned-yama-mounted-on-a-black-bull-on-the-right-who-has-just-thrown-his-noose-over-the-lingam-and-the-body-of-markandeya-1820-1825-painted-unknown-from-tiruchchirappalli-made-607-tiruchchirappalli-kalasamha-image187510873.htmlRMMW1T0W–. English: 'Shiva rescuing the young Markanda from the noose of Yama, the god of death. To the left the figure of the 16-year old Markandeya is embracing the Lingam in the Shiva temple at Tirukkadavur. From the top of the symbol of life issues the god as the Conqueror of Death (Kalarimurti). , four armed, holding the deer and the drum, and thrusting with his trident at the blue-skinned Yama, mounted on a black bull on the right, who has just thrown his noose over the lingam and the body of Markandeya.' . 1820-1825 (painted). unknown from Tiruchchirappalli (made) 607 Tiruchchirappalli Kalasamha
Tongue drum and Tibetan bowls lying on the carpet Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tongue-drum-and-tibetan-bowls-lying-on-the-carpet-image467443553.htmlRF2J4DW0H–Tongue drum and Tibetan bowls lying on the carpet
Howrah, West Bengal,India - 15th April 2019: Hindu devotee playing drum while hanging from pole in air, at night. Religious sports for festival called Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/howrah-west-bengalindia-15th-april-2019-hindu-devotee-playing-drum-while-hanging-from-pole-in-air-at-night-religious-sports-for-festival-called-image435911330.htmlRF2G95D9P–Howrah, West Bengal,India - 15th April 2019: Hindu devotee playing drum while hanging from pole in air, at night. Religious sports for festival called
Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damru-with-the-idol-of-lord-shiva-parvati-with-different-focus-damru-is-a-small-musical-instrument-image560382999.htmlRF2RFKJ6F–Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument.
Musical Instrument of Lord Shiva called Damru- Indian Musical Instrument made by Wood and Leather - Isolated Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/musical-instrument-of-lord-shiva-called-damru-indian-musical-instrument-made-by-wood-and-leather-isolated-image357537653.htmlRF2BNK6WW–Musical Instrument of Lord Shiva called Damru- Indian Musical Instrument made by Wood and Leather - Isolated
Dancing with siva ; artist S. Rajam ; woman ; shiva ; hindu belief ; hindu ; hinduism art himalayan academy art dance women Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dancing-with-siva-artist-s-rajam-woman-shiva-hindu-belief-hindu-hinduism-88244795.htmlRMF3FW3R–Dancing with siva ; artist S. Rajam ; woman ; shiva ; hindu belief ; hindu ; hinduism art himalayan academy art dance women
One man sitting at bottom of huge Lord Shiva statue which blesses welcome to all pilgrims visiting Nageshwar temple in Gujarat. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-one-man-sitting-at-bottom-of-huge-lord-shiva-statue-which-blesses-109904354.htmlRMGAPG3E–One man sitting at bottom of huge Lord Shiva statue which blesses welcome to all pilgrims visiting Nageshwar temple in Gujarat.
Shiva and Parviti on Nandi Shiva Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-and-parviti-on-nandi-shiva-image446715811.htmlRM2GXNJG3–Shiva and Parviti on Nandi Shiva
Shiva and Parvati- British Museum Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-and-parvati-british-museum-15783563.htmlRMAPG9FT–Shiva and Parvati- British Museum
Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-idol-of-lord-ganesha-representing-lord-shiva-at-immersion-ceremony-53965113.htmlRMD3P91D–Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Virabhadra, a wrathful emanation of Shiva - the Ashmolean Museum Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-virabhadra-a-wrathful-emanation-of-shiva-the-ashmolean-museum-49801934.htmlRMCW0JTE–Virabhadra, a wrathful emanation of Shiva - the Ashmolean Museum
Statue of Lord Shiva at Murudeshwara temple in Karnataka Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-lord-shiva-at-murudeshwara-temple-in-karnataka-124287869.htmlRMH65PCD–Statue of Lord Shiva at Murudeshwara temple in Karnataka
Woman playing drums. Old Shiva Temple, Khirdrapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-woman-playing-drums-old-shiva-temple-khirdrapur-kolhapur-maharashtra-19265138.htmlRFB39GTJ–Woman playing drums. Old Shiva Temple, Khirdrapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance, bronze, Vijayanagar, 1450-1500. Encircled by flames, Shiva as Cosmic Dancer dances the universe into being, sustains it with his rhythm and dances it back into annihilation. He holds a hand drum and a flame in his upper hands. His lower hands make the fear-dispelling gesture and point to his raised foot, the worship of which leads to salvation. His other foot bears down on the dwarf Apasmara who represents Maya or illusion. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-nataraja-lord-of-the-dance-bronze-vijayanagar-1450-1500-encircled-57348971.htmlRMD98D5F–Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance, bronze, Vijayanagar, 1450-1500. Encircled by flames, Shiva as Cosmic Dancer dances the universe into being, sustains it with his rhythm and dances it back into annihilation. He holds a hand drum and a flame in his upper hands. His lower hands make the fear-dispelling gesture and point to his raised foot, the worship of which leads to salvation. His other foot bears down on the dwarf Apasmara who represents Maya or illusion.
Ellora Brahmanical Caves: Cave No 14 Dancing Shiva- Siva, wreathed with serpents, is dancing to the beat of the great drum Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ellora-brahmanical-caves-cave-no-14-dancing-shiva-siva-wreathed-with-serpents-is-dancing-to-the-beat-of-the-great-drum-image604031135.htmlRF2X2KYTF–Ellora Brahmanical Caves: Cave No 14 Dancing Shiva- Siva, wreathed with serpents, is dancing to the beat of the great drum
A vertical shot of Damru drums hanging in a temple for Lord Shiva in Varanasi on the blurred background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-vertical-shot-of-damru-drums-hanging-in-a-temple-for-lord-shiva-in-varanasi-on-the-blurred-background-image490612914.htmlRF2KE59NP–A vertical shot of Damru drums hanging in a temple for Lord Shiva in Varanasi on the blurred background
Damaru of God Shiva. Small double membrane drum. Musical instrument of India, Tibet. Vector illustration for design, prints. Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damaru-of-god-shiva-small-double-membrane-drum-musical-instrument-of-india-tibet-vector-illustration-for-design-prints-image401645281.htmlRF2E9CEJ9–Damaru of God Shiva. Small double membrane drum. Musical instrument of India, Tibet. Vector illustration for design, prints.
Shivaratri background with Shiva hand and Drum Damroo musical instrument. Maha Shivratri festval. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shiva-hand-and-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-maha-shivratri-festval-image595552544.htmlRF2WGWN9M–Shivaratri background with Shiva hand and Drum Damroo musical instrument. Maha Shivratri festval.
Famous & among the tallest Statue of Lord Shiva, meditating in Lotus Pose with Trident,drum in hand, snake around neck & giving blessings to followers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/famous-among-the-tallest-statue-of-lord-shiva-meditating-in-lotus-pose-with-tridentdrum-in-hand-snake-around-neck-giving-blessings-to-followers-image329969745.htmlRF2A4RBNN–Famous & among the tallest Statue of Lord Shiva, meditating in Lotus Pose with Trident,drum in hand, snake around neck & giving blessings to followers
. English: 'Shiva rescuing the young Markanda from the noose of Yama, the god of death. To the left the figure of the 16-year old Markandeya is embracing the Lingam in the Shiva temple at Tirukkadavur. From the top of the symbol of life issues the god as the Conqueror of Death (Kalarimurti). , four armed, holding the deer and the drum, and thrusting with his trident at the blue-skinned Yama, mounted on a black bull on the right, who has just thrown his noose over the lingam and the body of Markandeya.' . 1820-1825 (painted). unknown from Tiruchchirappalli (made) 608 Tiruchchirappalli Kalasamha Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-shiva-rescuing-the-young-markanda-from-the-noose-of-yama-the-god-of-death-to-the-left-the-figure-of-the-16-year-old-markandeya-is-embracing-the-lingam-in-the-shiva-temple-at-tirukkadavur-from-the-top-of-the-symbol-of-life-issues-the-god-as-the-conqueror-of-death-kalarimurti-four-armed-holding-the-deer-and-the-drum-and-thrusting-with-his-trident-at-the-blue-skinned-yama-mounted-on-a-black-bull-on-the-right-who-has-just-thrown-his-noose-over-the-lingam-and-the-body-of-markandeya-1820-1825-painted-unknown-from-tiruchchirappalli-made-608-tiruchchirappalli-kalasamha-image188022685.htmlRMMWW4RW–. English: 'Shiva rescuing the young Markanda from the noose of Yama, the god of death. To the left the figure of the 16-year old Markandeya is embracing the Lingam in the Shiva temple at Tirukkadavur. From the top of the symbol of life issues the god as the Conqueror of Death (Kalarimurti). , four armed, holding the deer and the drum, and thrusting with his trident at the blue-skinned Yama, mounted on a black bull on the right, who has just thrown his noose over the lingam and the body of Markandeya.' . 1820-1825 (painted). unknown from Tiruchchirappalli (made) 608 Tiruchchirappalli Kalasamha
Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shivas-trident-and-pellet-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-hindu-festival-maha-shivratri-image510956611.htmlRF2MK82AB–Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri
Howrah, West Bengal,India - 15th April 2019: Hindu devotee playing drum while hanging from pole in air, at night. Religious sports for festival called Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/howrah-west-bengalindia-15th-april-2019-hindu-devotee-playing-drum-while-hanging-from-pole-in-air-at-night-religious-sports-for-festival-called-image435911344.htmlRF2G95DA8–Howrah, West Bengal,India - 15th April 2019: Hindu devotee playing drum while hanging from pole in air, at night. Religious sports for festival called
Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damru-with-the-idol-of-lord-shiva-parvati-with-different-focus-damru-is-a-small-musical-instrument-image560383002.htmlRF2RFKJ6J–Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument.
Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shivas-trident-and-pellet-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-hindu-festival-maha-shivratri-image462242991.htmlRF2HT0YJ7–Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri
Himalaya ; tiger skin ; mountain stream ; yoga ; nandi ; cosmic rhythm ; drum ; devotees ; mridanga ; dance ; dancing with siva Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-himalaya-tiger-skin-mountain-stream-yoga-nandi-cosmic-rhythm-drum-88244787.htmlRMF3FW3F–Himalaya ; tiger skin ; mountain stream ; yoga ; nandi ; cosmic rhythm ; drum ; devotees ; mridanga ; dance ; dancing with siva
One man standing at bottom of huge Lord Shiva statue which blesses welcome to all pilgrims visiting Nageshwar temple in Gujarat. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-one-man-standing-at-bottom-of-huge-lord-shiva-statue-which-blesses-108181892.htmlRFG80330–One man standing at bottom of huge Lord Shiva statue which blesses welcome to all pilgrims visiting Nageshwar temple in Gujarat.
Shiva on the peak of Mount Kailasa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-on-the-peak-of-mount-kailasa-image446716011.htmlRM2GXNJR7–Shiva on the peak of Mount Kailasa
Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shivas-trident-and-pellet-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-hindu-festival-maha-shivratri-image460381552.htmlRF2HN05A8–Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri
Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-idol-of-lord-ganesha-representing-lord-shiva-at-immersion-ceremony-53963773.htmlRMD3P79H–Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shivas-trident-and-pellet-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-hindu-festival-maha-shivratri-image459103133.htmlRF2HJWXMD–Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri
Statue of Lord Shiva at Murudeshwara temple in Karnataka Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-statue-of-lord-shiva-at-murudeshwara-temple-in-karnataka-124287870.htmlRFH65PCE–Statue of Lord Shiva at Murudeshwara temple in Karnataka
Figure of Sri Bhairavar (Bhairava) at the Selva Sannidhi Murugan Temple (Selvachannithy Murugan Kovil) in Thondaimanaru, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. The temple complex is dedicated to Lord Murugan and according to the history, was attacked by the Buddhists who burnt the temple and its wooden chariots to the ground. Large banyan trees planted by Sri Lankan Buddhists can be seen growing arou Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/figure-of-sri-bhairavar-bhairava-at-the-selva-sannidhi-murugan-temple-selvachannithy-murugan-kovil-in-thondaimanaru-jaffna-sri-lanka-bhairava-sometimes-known-as-kala-bhairava-is-a-fierce-manifestation-of-lord-shiva-associated-with-annihilation-in-his-four-hands-he-carries-a-noose-trident-drum-and-skull-he-is-often-shown-accompanied-by-a-dog-the-temple-complex-is-dedicated-to-lord-murugan-and-according-to-the-history-was-attacked-by-the-buddhists-who-burnt-the-temple-and-its-wooden-chariots-to-the-ground-large-banyan-trees-planted-by-sri-lankan-buddhists-can-be-seen-growing-arou-image490011527.htmlRM2KD5XKK–Figure of Sri Bhairavar (Bhairava) at the Selva Sannidhi Murugan Temple (Selvachannithy Murugan Kovil) in Thondaimanaru, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. The temple complex is dedicated to Lord Murugan and according to the history, was attacked by the Buddhists who burnt the temple and its wooden chariots to the ground. Large banyan trees planted by Sri Lankan Buddhists can be seen growing arou
Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance, bronze, Vijayanagar, 1450-1500. Encircled by flames, Shiva as Cosmic Dancer dances the universe into being, sustains it with his rhythm and dances it back into annihilation. He holds a hand drum and a flame in his upper hands. His lower hands make the fear-dispelling gesture and point to his raised foot, the worship of which leads to salvation. His other foot bears down on the dwarf Apasmara who represents Maya or illusion. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-nataraja-lord-of-the-dance-bronze-vijayanagar-1450-1500-encircled-57348966.htmlRMD98D5A–Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance, bronze, Vijayanagar, 1450-1500. Encircled by flames, Shiva as Cosmic Dancer dances the universe into being, sustains it with his rhythm and dances it back into annihilation. He holds a hand drum and a flame in his upper hands. His lower hands make the fear-dispelling gesture and point to his raised foot, the worship of which leads to salvation. His other foot bears down on the dwarf Apasmara who represents Maya or illusion.
Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja). 901 AD–1100. Tamil Nadu. Bronze Shiva, one of the most important Hindu divinities, is here depicted as the Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), an iconic image in Indian art. Shiva’s cosmic dance sets in motion the rhythm of life and death; it pervades the universe, as symbolized by the ring of fire that is filled with the loose, snakelike locks of the god’s hair. One pair of his arms balances the flame of destruction and the hand drum (damaru) that beats the rhythm of life while another performs symbolic gestures the raised right hand means “fear not,” and the Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-as-lord-of-the-dance-nataraja-901-ad1100-tamil-nadu-bronze-shiva-one-of-the-most-important-hindu-divinities-is-here-depicted-as-the-lord-of-the-dance-nataraja-an-iconic-image-in-indian-art-shivas-cosmic-dance-sets-in-motion-the-rhythm-of-life-and-death-it-pervades-the-universe-as-symbolized-by-the-ring-of-fire-that-is-filled-with-the-loose-snakelike-locks-of-the-gods-hair-one-pair-of-his-arms-balances-the-flame-of-destruction-and-the-hand-drum-damaru-that-beats-the-rhythm-of-life-while-another-performs-symbolic-gestures-the-raised-right-hand-means-fear-not-and-the-image337960009.htmlRM2AHRBC9–Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja). 901 AD–1100. Tamil Nadu. Bronze Shiva, one of the most important Hindu divinities, is here depicted as the Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), an iconic image in Indian art. Shiva’s cosmic dance sets in motion the rhythm of life and death; it pervades the universe, as symbolized by the ring of fire that is filled with the loose, snakelike locks of the god’s hair. One pair of his arms balances the flame of destruction and the hand drum (damaru) that beats the rhythm of life while another performs symbolic gestures the raised right hand means “fear not,” and the
Tibetan is a small two headed drum, used in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tibetan-is-a-small-two-headed-drum-used-in-hinduism-and-tibetan-buddhism-image477220329.htmlRF2JMB7B5–Tibetan is a small two headed drum, used in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism.
Pushkar in Rajasthan, India, February 15, 2018: Indian man wearing a costume of Shiva, sunset performance by Pushkar lake Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pushkar-in-rajasthan-india-february-15-2018-indian-man-wearing-a-costume-of-shiva-sunset-performance-by-pushkar-lake-image237039632.htmlRFRNJ2D4–Pushkar in Rajasthan, India, February 15, 2018: Indian man wearing a costume of Shiva, sunset performance by Pushkar lake
India, Kerala, Kochi, Ernakulam Uthsavom festival, Panchavadyam orchestra playing timila, maddalam, ilathalam and idakka drums Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-india-kerala-kochi-ernakulam-uthsavom-festival-panchavadyam-orchestra-29838446.htmlRMBMF76P–India, Kerala, Kochi, Ernakulam Uthsavom festival, Panchavadyam orchestra playing timila, maddalam, ilathalam and idakka drums
Kandy, Sri lanka: the entrance of Lord Kataragama Temple with a Brahmin playing the tablas to call the faithful to a ceremony Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kandy-sri-lanka-the-entrance-of-lord-kataragama-temple-with-a-brahmin-playing-the-tablas-to-call-the-faithful-to-a-ceremony-image424900280.htmlRF2FK7TJ0–Kandy, Sri lanka: the entrance of Lord Kataragama Temple with a Brahmin playing the tablas to call the faithful to a ceremony
India, Kerala, Kochi, Ernakulam Uthsavom festival, Madallam drummer Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-india-kerala-kochi-ernakulam-uthsavom-festival-madallam-drummer-28568050.htmlRMBJDARE–India, Kerala, Kochi, Ernakulam Uthsavom festival, Madallam drummer
Hindu ascetic belonging to the naga sect. His body is covered with ashes. He is playing music with a tambourine ( Nepal) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hindu-ascetic-belonging-to-the-naga-sect-his-body-is-covered-with-49343231.htmlRMCT7NP7–Hindu ascetic belonging to the naga sect. His body is covered with ashes. He is playing music with a tambourine ( Nepal)
A dancing form of Lord Shiva with the upper left hand holding a flame, the upper right holding an hourglass drum and the lower two in different mudra positions. Gouache painting by an Indian artist. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-dancing-form-of-lord-shiva-with-the-upper-left-hand-holding-a-flame-the-upper-right-holding-an-hourglass-drum-and-the-lower-two-in-different-mudra-positions-gouache-painting-by-an-indian-artist-image449999199.htmlRM2H436FY–A dancing form of Lord Shiva with the upper left hand holding a flame, the upper right holding an hourglass drum and the lower two in different mudra positions. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damru-with-the-idol-of-lord-shiva-parvati-with-different-focus-damru-is-a-small-musical-instrument-image560383006.htmlRF2RFKJ6P–Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument.
Fresco depicting Sri Bhairavar (Bhairava) at a small Hindu temple in the town of Ariyalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fresco-depicting-sri-bhairavar-bhairava-at-a-small-hindu-temple-in-the-town-of-ariyalai-jaffna-sri-lanka-bhairava-sometimes-known-as-kala-bhairava-is-a-fierce-manifestation-of-lord-shiva-associated-with-annihilation-in-his-four-hands-he-carries-a-noose-trident-drum-and-skull-he-is-often-shown-accompanied-by-a-dog-photo-by-creative-touch-imaging-ltdnurphoto-image489606873.htmlRM2KCFEFN–Fresco depicting Sri Bhairavar (Bhairava) at a small Hindu temple in the town of Ariyalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)
Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) ca. 11th century Indian (Tamil Nadu) As a symbol, Shiva Nataraja is a brilliant invention. It combines in a single image Shiva's roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Indian conception of the never-ending cycle of time. Although it appeared in sculpture as early as the fifth century, its present, world-famous form evolved under the rule of the Cholas. Shiva's dance is set within a flaming halo. The god holds in his upper right hand the damaru (hand drum that made the first sounds of creation). His upper left hand holds agni Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-as-lord-of-dance-nataraja-ca-11th-century-indian-tamil-nadu-as-a-symbol-shiva-nataraja-is-a-brilliant-invention-it-combines-in-a-single-image-shivas-roles-as-creator-preserver-and-destroyer-of-the-universe-and-conveys-the-indian-conception-of-the-never-ending-cycle-of-time-although-it-appeared-in-sculpture-as-early-as-the-fifth-century-its-present-world-famous-form-evolved-under-the-rule-of-the-cholas-shivas-dance-is-set-within-a-flaming-halo-the-god-holds-in-his-upper-right-hand-the-damaru-hand-drum-that-made-the-first-sounds-of-creation-his-upper-left-hand-holds-agni-image458106861.htmlRM2HH8FY9–Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) ca. 11th century Indian (Tamil Nadu) As a symbol, Shiva Nataraja is a brilliant invention. It combines in a single image Shiva's roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Indian conception of the never-ending cycle of time. Although it appeared in sculpture as early as the fifth century, its present, world-famous form evolved under the rule of the Cholas. Shiva's dance is set within a flaming halo. The god holds in his upper right hand the damaru (hand drum that made the first sounds of creation). His upper left hand holds agni
Wearing a snow-leopard skin draped over his shoulders, Sadashiva sits with the goddess on a mauve-petalled lotus floating against an orange-colored ground. Dominating the composition, his large, ash-white body captures the focus of the viewer's attention as well as that of the goddess, whose gaze is fervid and alert. The five-headed deity has eight arms that hold (clockwise from the top right) a drum, snake, noose, bell, axe, grain sheath, trident, and sword. Date: ca. 1690. Origin: Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh state, India. Opaque watercolor, gold, and applied beetle wing on paper. Museum: Freer Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wearing-a-snow-leopard-skin-draped-over-his-shoulders-sadashiva-sits-with-the-goddess-on-a-mauve-petalled-lotus-floating-against-an-orange-colored-ground-dominating-the-composition-his-large-ash-white-body-captures-the-focus-of-the-viewers-attention-as-well-as-that-of-the-goddess-whose-gaze-is-fervid-and-alert-the-five-headed-deity-has-eight-arms-that-hold-clockwise-from-the-top-right-a-drum-snake-noose-bell-axe-grain-sheath-trident-and-sword-date-ca-1690-origin-nurpur-himachal-pradesh-state-india-opaque-watercolor-gold-and-applied-beetle-wing-on-paper-museum-freer-image554748599.htmlRM2R6EYDY–Wearing a snow-leopard skin draped over his shoulders, Sadashiva sits with the goddess on a mauve-petalled lotus floating against an orange-colored ground. Dominating the composition, his large, ash-white body captures the focus of the viewer's attention as well as that of the goddess, whose gaze is fervid and alert. The five-headed deity has eight arms that hold (clockwise from the top right) a drum, snake, noose, bell, axe, grain sheath, trident, and sword. Date: ca. 1690. Origin: Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh state, India. Opaque watercolor, gold, and applied beetle wing on paper. Museum: Freer
Four-armed Shiva carrying the damaru Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/four-armed-shiva-carrying-the-damaru-image446714018.htmlRM2GXNG82–Four-armed Shiva carrying the damaru
Bhairava ragini, anonymous, 1750 - 1770 Indian miniature. drawing Shiva is on a tiger skin with a prayer cord in his left hand. He has a jet wreath behind his head with a half moon in it. The Ganges river runs from his head to the ground with an arc. A snake winds around his neck and a chain of skull hangs around his neck. Against a tree is his trident with pennant and drum attached to it. Parvati sits with his hands in worship next to him. On the left in the foreground is Shiva's Rijdier, the bull Nandi. The show is applied to a transparent animal skin. India paper brush / brush Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhairava-ragini-anonymous-1750-1770-indian-miniature-drawing-shiva-is-on-a-tiger-skin-with-a-prayer-cord-in-his-left-hand-he-has-a-jet-wreath-behind-his-head-with-a-half-moon-in-it-the-ganges-river-runs-from-his-head-to-the-ground-with-an-arc-a-snake-winds-around-his-neck-and-a-chain-of-skull-hangs-around-his-neck-against-a-tree-is-his-trident-with-pennant-and-drum-attached-to-it-parvati-sits-with-his-hands-in-worship-next-to-him-on-the-left-in-the-foreground-is-shivas-rijdier-the-bull-nandi-the-show-is-applied-to-a-transparent-animal-skin-india-paper-brush-brush-image595521111.htmlRM2WGT973–Bhairava ragini, anonymous, 1750 - 1770 Indian miniature. drawing Shiva is on a tiger skin with a prayer cord in his left hand. He has a jet wreath behind his head with a half moon in it. The Ganges river runs from his head to the ground with an arc. A snake winds around his neck and a chain of skull hangs around his neck. Against a tree is his trident with pennant and drum attached to it. Parvati sits with his hands in worship next to him. On the left in the foreground is Shiva's Rijdier, the bull Nandi. The show is applied to a transparent animal skin. India paper brush / brush
Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-idol-of-lord-ganesha-representing-lord-shiva-at-immersion-ceremony-53964141.htmlRMD3P7PN–Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shivas-trident-and-pellet-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-hindu-festival-maha-shivratri-image458942653.htmlRF2HJJJ11–Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri
Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-idol-of-lord-ganesha-representing-lord-shiva-mumbai-maharashtra-india-53367369.htmlRFD2R2HD–Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
A Guardian of Shiva, 1200s. In Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva that were made in territories governed by rulers of the Hoysala dynasty (1026-1343), the entrance guardians appeared as a fierce form of the deity himself. In spite of his bulging eyes, arched brows, and fangs, the soft contours of the face temper the ferocity and create a gently alluring figure. This exceptional example of the ornate Hoysala style is four-armed and has the third eye of knowledge. In his upper right hand he holds a drum that indicates the relentless rhythm of time, which inevitably consumes all creation. In the ot Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-guardian-of-shiva-1200s-in-hindu-temples-dedicated-to-shiva-that-were-made-in-territories-governed-by-rulers-of-the-hoysala-dynasty-1026-1343-the-entrance-guardians-appeared-as-a-fierce-form-of-the-deity-himself-in-spite-of-his-bulging-eyes-arched-brows-and-fangs-the-soft-contours-of-the-face-temper-the-ferocity-and-create-a-gently-alluring-figure-this-exceptional-example-of-the-ornate-hoysala-style-is-four-armed-and-has-the-third-eye-of-knowledge-in-his-upper-right-hand-he-holds-a-drum-that-indicates-the-relentless-rhythm-of-time-which-inevitably-consumes-all-creation-in-the-ot-image330069813.htmlRM2A4YYBH–A Guardian of Shiva, 1200s. In Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva that were made in territories governed by rulers of the Hoysala dynasty (1026-1343), the entrance guardians appeared as a fierce form of the deity himself. In spite of his bulging eyes, arched brows, and fangs, the soft contours of the face temper the ferocity and create a gently alluring figure. This exceptional example of the ornate Hoysala style is four-armed and has the third eye of knowledge. In his upper right hand he holds a drum that indicates the relentless rhythm of time, which inevitably consumes all creation. In the ot
Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator and destroyer. His lower right hand in abhaya mudra offers reassurance, while his lower left suggests salvation through worship. He tramples on Apasmara, the demon of ignorance. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shiva-nataraja-lord-of-the-dance-900-50-copper-alloy-southern-india-57405614.htmlRMD9B1CE–Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance (900-50). Copper Alloy. Southern India. Late Pallava/early Chola period. Shiva holds the drum, associated with sound and energy, in his upper right hand the flame in his upper left hand, balancing his roles as creator and destroyer. His lower right hand in abhaya mudra offers reassurance, while his lower left suggests salvation through worship. He tramples on Apasmara, the demon of ignorance.
Bhairava ragini Shiva sitting on a tiger skin with a rosary in his left hand. He has a halo behind his head with a crescent moon in it. The River Ganges runs with a bow of his head to the ground. A hose winds around his neck, and a chain of dead heads hanging around his neck. Against a tree stands with his trident and drum streamer attached. Parvati sitting with hands in worship beside him. Left in the foreground is Shiva's mount, the bull Nandi. The show is arranged on a transparent dierenvel. Manufacturer : artist: anonymous place manufacture: India Date: 1750 - 1770School / style: Mughal Em Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bhairava-ragini-shiva-sitting-on-a-tiger-skin-with-a-rosary-in-his-left-hand-he-has-a-halo-behind-his-head-with-a-crescent-moon-in-it-the-river-ganges-runs-with-a-bow-of-his-head-to-the-ground-a-hose-winds-around-his-neck-and-a-chain-of-dead-heads-hanging-around-his-neck-against-a-tree-stands-with-his-trident-and-drum-streamer-attached-parvati-sitting-with-hands-in-worship-beside-him-left-in-the-foreground-is-shivas-mount-the-bull-nandi-the-show-is-arranged-on-a-transparent-dierenvel-manufacturer-artist-anonymous-place-manufacture-india-date-1750-1770school-style-mughal-em-image348197055.htmlRM2B6DMW3–Bhairava ragini Shiva sitting on a tiger skin with a rosary in his left hand. He has a halo behind his head with a crescent moon in it. The River Ganges runs with a bow of his head to the ground. A hose winds around his neck, and a chain of dead heads hanging around his neck. Against a tree stands with his trident and drum streamer attached. Parvati sitting with hands in worship beside him. Left in the foreground is Shiva's mount, the bull Nandi. The show is arranged on a transparent dierenvel. Manufacturer : artist: anonymous place manufacture: India Date: 1750 - 1770School / style: Mughal Em
Shivaite Mendicant, Howrah, Kolkata. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shivaite-mendicant-howrah-kolkata-85794346.htmlRMEYG7FP–Shivaite Mendicant, Howrah, Kolkata.
Pushkar in Rajasthan, India, February 15, 2018: Indian man wearing a costume of Shiva, sunset performance by Pushkar lake Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pushkar-in-rajasthan-india-february-15-2018-indian-man-wearing-a-costume-of-shiva-sunset-performance-by-pushkar-lake-image237039694.htmlRFRNJ2FA–Pushkar in Rajasthan, India, February 15, 2018: Indian man wearing a costume of Shiva, sunset performance by Pushkar lake
man looking at yellow Hindu flag and Trishula located on high ground Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/man-looking-at-yellow-hindu-flag-and-trishula-located-on-high-ground-image416838977.htmlRF2F64JA9–man looking at yellow Hindu flag and Trishula located on high ground
Noemie Repetto / Le Pictorium - 12-13 February, 2018 - Shiva Ratri at the Pashupatinath Temple. It is a very important celebration in Hinduism. - 13/02/2018 - Nepal / Kathmandu - The Shiva Ratri (or Maha Shiavatri translated as 'The Great Night of Shiva') is normally held on February 13th. However, the sadhus (beggars) begin to gather the day before, the 12th of February. These people go to the temple of Pashupatinath to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shiva. Shiva is represented in the form of yogi or beggar and many other forms, hence the presence of as many beggars from Kathmandu in th Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-noemie-repetto-le-pictorium-12-13-february-2018-shiva-ratri-at-the-174891970.htmlRMM4F0DP–Noemie Repetto / Le Pictorium - 12-13 February, 2018 - Shiva Ratri at the Pashupatinath Temple. It is a very important celebration in Hinduism. - 13/02/2018 - Nepal / Kathmandu - The Shiva Ratri (or Maha Shiavatri translated as 'The Great Night of Shiva') is normally held on February 13th. However, the sadhus (beggars) begin to gather the day before, the 12th of February. These people go to the temple of Pashupatinath to celebrate the birthday of Lord Shiva. Shiva is represented in the form of yogi or beggar and many other forms, hence the presence of as many beggars from Kathmandu in th
Halebidu, Karnataka, India - November 2, 2013: Hoysaleswara Temple of Shiva. Closeup of dancing man and musicians statues on side of the temple struct Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/halebidu-karnataka-india-november-2-2013-hoysaleswara-temple-of-shiva-closeup-of-dancing-man-and-musicians-statues-on-side-of-the-temple-struct-image234871664.htmlRFRJ395M–Halebidu, Karnataka, India - November 2, 2013: Hoysaleswara Temple of Shiva. Closeup of dancing man and musicians statues on side of the temple struct
Shiva holding the damaru and the mriga Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-holding-the-damaru-and-the-mriga-image469565286.htmlRM2J7XF8P–Shiva holding the damaru and the mriga
A finely carved stone sculpture from hoysaleswara temple,halebid,india. this hoysala temple is famous for stone carvings. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-finely-carved-stone-sculpture-from-hoysaleswara-templehalebidindia-43423517.htmlRFCEJ33W–A finely carved stone sculpture from hoysaleswara temple,halebid,india. this hoysala temple is famous for stone carvings.
Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/damru-with-the-idol-of-lord-shiva-parvati-with-different-focus-damru-is-a-small-musical-instrument-image560383031.htmlRF2RFKJ7K–Damru, with the idol of Lord Shiva Parvati With different focus, Damru is a small musical instrument.
Shrine dedicated to Sri Bhairavar (Bhairava) at a small Hindu temple in the town of Ariyalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shrine-dedicated-to-sri-bhairavar-bhairava-at-a-small-hindu-temple-in-the-town-of-ariyalai-jaffna-sri-lanka-bhairava-sometimes-known-as-kala-bhairava-is-a-fierce-manifestation-of-lord-shiva-associated-with-annihilation-in-his-four-hands-he-carries-a-noose-trident-drum-and-skull-he-is-often-shown-accompanied-by-a-dog-photo-by-creative-touch-imaging-ltdnurphoto-image489606866.htmlRM2KCFEFE–Shrine dedicated to Sri Bhairavar (Bhairava) at a small Hindu temple in the town of Ariyalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Bhairava sometimes known as Kala Bhairava, is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation. In his four hands he carries a noose, trident, drum, and skull. He is often shown accompanied by a dog. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)
Shiva Sadhu, Varanasi, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-sadhu-varanasi-india-image356237223.htmlRM2BKG05Y–Shiva Sadhu, Varanasi, India
Tongue drum and Tibetan bowls lying on the carpet. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tongue-drum-and-tibetan-bowls-lying-on-the-carpet-image466271265.htmlRF2J2GDN5–Tongue drum and Tibetan bowls lying on the carpet.
Shiva on the spine of the Apasmára-Purusha Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shiva-on-the-spine-of-the-apasmra-purusha-image446713582.htmlRM2GXNFME–Shiva on the spine of the Apasmára-Purusha
Man wearing the traditional Nepali clothes and playing a drum for the celebrations of Shiva Festival of Sankhu, Nepal Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-man-wearing-the-traditional-nepali-clothes-and-playing-a-drum-for-38147029.htmlRMC61MWW–Man wearing the traditional Nepali clothes and playing a drum for the celebrations of Shiva Festival of Sankhu, Nepal
Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-idol-of-lord-ganesha-representing-lord-shiva-at-immersion-ceremony-53963789.htmlRMD3P7A5–Idol of Lord Ganesha representing Lord Shiva at immersion ceremony, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivaratri-background-with-shivas-trident-and-pellet-drum-damroo-musical-instrument-hindu-festival-maha-shivratri-image458942635.htmlRF2HJJJ0B–Shivaratri background with Shivas trident and Pellet Drum Damroo musical instrument . Hindu festival Maha Shivratri
Holy Damaru, Two-Headed Pallet Drum of Lord Mahadeva, Maharashtra, India Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-holy-damaru-two-headed-pallet-drum-of-lord-mahadeva-maharashtra-india-38340276.htmlRFC6AFBG–Holy Damaru, Two-Headed Pallet Drum of Lord Mahadeva, Maharashtra, India
![Dancing Ganesha, c. 1000. The name Ganesha means "lord ( isha ) of the demonic dwarfs ( gana )," part of Shiva's entourage. They dance and imitate Shiva in humorous ways that inspire his followers affection. In this sculpture Ganesha's dance mimics the dance of Shiva. Ganesha has six arms instead of four, and he holds a bowl of sweet cakes and a lotus flower instead of a tongue of flame and the drum that relentlessly beats the rhythm of time leading inevitably to destruction. Instead of Shiva's stately bull vehicle, Ganesha's mount is the rat, which evokes full granaries and the pros Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2A50K0B/dancing-ganesha-c-1000-the-name-ganesha-means-quotlord-isha-of-the-demonic-dwarfs-gana-quot-part-of-shivas-entourage-they-dance-and-imitate-shiva-in-humorous-ways-that-inspire-his-followers-affection-in-this-sculpture-ganeshas-dance-mimics-the-dance-of-shiva-ganesha-has-six-arms-instead-of-four-and-he-holds-a-bowl-of-sweet-cakes-and-a-lotus-flower-instead-of-a-tongue-of-flame-and-the-drum-that-relentlessly-beats-the-rhythm-of-time-leading-inevitably-to-destruction-instead-of-shivas-stately-bull-vehicle-ganeshas-mount-is-the-rat-which-evokes-full-granaries-and-the-pros-2A50K0B.jpg "Dancing Ganesha, c. 1000. The name Ganesha means "lord ( isha ) of the demonic dwarfs ( gana )," part of Shiva's entourage. They dance and imitate Shiva in humorous ways that inspire his followers affection. In this sculpture Ganesha's dance mimics the dance of Shiva. Ganesha has six arms instead of four, and he holds a bowl of sweet cakes and a lotus flower instead of a tongue of flame and the drum that relentlessly beats the rhythm of time leading inevitably to destruction. Instead of Shiva's stately bull vehicle, Ganesha's mount is the rat, which evokes full granaries and the pros Stock Photo")
Dancing Ganesha, c. 1000. The name Ganesha means "lord ( isha ) of the demonic dwarfs ( gana )," part of Shiva's entourage. They dance and imitate Shiva in humorous ways that inspire his followers affection. In this sculpture Ganesha's dance mimics the dance of Shiva. Ganesha has six arms instead of four, and he holds a bowl of sweet cakes and a lotus flower instead of a tongue of flame and the drum that relentlessly beats the rhythm of time leading inevitably to destruction. Instead of Shiva's stately bull vehicle, Ganesha's mount is the rat, which evokes full granaries and the pros Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dancing-ganesha-c-1000-the-name-ganesha-means-quotlord-isha-of-the-demonic-dwarfs-gana-quot-part-of-shivas-entourage-they-dance-and-imitate-shiva-in-humorous-ways-that-inspire-his-followers-affection-in-this-sculpture-ganeshas-dance-mimics-the-dance-of-shiva-ganesha-has-six-arms-instead-of-four-and-he-holds-a-bowl-of-sweet-cakes-and-a-lotus-flower-instead-of-a-tongue-of-flame-and-the-drum-that-relentlessly-beats-the-rhythm-of-time-leading-inevitably-to-destruction-instead-of-shivas-stately-bull-vehicle-ganeshas-mount-is-the-rat-which-evokes-full-granaries-and-the-pros-image330085179.htmlRM2A50K0B–Dancing Ganesha, c. 1000. The name Ganesha means "lord ( isha ) of the demonic dwarfs ( gana )," part of Shiva's entourage. They dance and imitate Shiva in humorous ways that inspire his followers affection. In this sculpture Ganesha's dance mimics the dance of Shiva. Ganesha has six arms instead of four, and he holds a bowl of sweet cakes and a lotus flower instead of a tongue of flame and the drum that relentlessly beats the rhythm of time leading inevitably to destruction. Instead of Shiva's stately bull vehicle, Ganesha's mount is the rat, which evokes full granaries and the pros
Bronze figure of NatarajaFrom Tamil Nadu, southern India. Chola dynasty, around AD 1100. Dancing Shiva in a ring of fire. The Hindu god Shiva as lord of the dance, Nataraja, in a ring of fire. His long ascetic's hair flies out on either side of his head as he performs his dance. Shiva as Nataraja appears at the end of one cosmic cycle and the beginning of the next, and is thus associated with both creation and destruction. In his hands he holds both the destructive fire and the double-sided drum, the sound from which summons Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bronze-figure-of-natarajafrom-tamil-nadu-southern-india-chola-dynasty-57366241.htmlRMD99769–Bronze figure of NatarajaFrom Tamil Nadu, southern India. Chola dynasty, around AD 1100. Dancing Shiva in a ring of fire. The Hindu god Shiva as lord of the dance, Nataraja, in a ring of fire. His long ascetic's hair flies out on either side of his head as he performs his dance. Shiva as Nataraja appears at the end of one cosmic cycle and the beginning of the next, and is thus associated with both creation and destruction. In his hands he holds both the destructive fire and the double-sided drum, the sound from which summons
Shiva's Trishul in Gold and Wooden Damru Drum Musical Instrument on Black Background - 3D Illustration Render Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shivas-trishul-in-gold-and-wooden-damru-drum-musical-instrument-on-black-background-3d-illustration-render-image502117779.htmlRF2M4WC9R–Shiva's Trishul in Gold and Wooden Damru Drum Musical Instrument on Black Background - 3D Illustration Render
Hindu devotee during aarti(worship) at Pashupatinath temple ,Nepal Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hindu-devotee-during-aartiworship-at-pashupatinath-temple-nepal-48024370.htmlRMCP3KG2–Hindu devotee during aarti(worship) at Pashupatinath temple ,Nepal
