Somaskanda

Somaskanda is a particular form of representation of Shiva with his consort Parvati, and Skanda as a child. This family group depiction of Shiva originated during the 6th-8th centuries during the period of the Pallava in South India. The representation shows Shiva with four arms and Uma, and between them the infant Kanda (Murugan) is shown as dancing with ecstasy. Over a period of time, a number of such depictions have been discovered from different regions which were once under the control of Pallavas.

A Depiction of Somaskanda with a dancing Skanda in the middle of Parvati and Shiva .

See also

Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur

References
    • Dictionary of Hindu Lord and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola


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