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Demigods - Lord Shiva - Ardhanarishvara
 
Ardhanarishvara - Shiva and Parvati  

 

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This dual-aspected deity sits in state on a lion's skin, with a trident and sword in the hands, a necklace of human skulls round the neck, and a snake in the hair. One half of the face and body is white (Shiva), and the other yellowish-golden (Parvati, his wife).