Hand Carved Stone Durga, Bhairava on Nandi

Durga (Durga-Mahishasurmardini), the Hindu mother goddess who battles the demonic forces and rescues her children is a popular deity not just in India, but in the rest of south Asia as well. Mingling with the local legends and beliefs, Maa Durga took new, magnificent forms, all the while remaining the protector mother.

Durga is shown as Ashtabhuja or eight-armed with different weapons in her hands. The powerful Durga vanquishes all evil whenever the situation arises. Accompanying her, but secondary to her, Bhairava is shorter in comparison to the brilliant form of Durga. Both of them stand atop the Nandi bull, vahana of Shiva, with the goddess gently holding his tail. Appealing and divine.

In Hinduism, Bhairava is a fierce and terrifying form of the god Shiva, often associated with destruction and time. Bhairava is also linked to the concept of liberation from illusion and the cyclical nature of time. This stone sculpture of Durga on Nandi represents a powerful combination of divine figures, showcasing the goddess’s strength and her connection to Shiva and his mount. A rare beautiful one of a kind piece.

Dimension:2.5″ x 5.5″ x 8.25″