Traditional Chola Bronze Idol of Parvati as Bhog Shakti

An artistic marvel Chola bronze idol of Parvati as Bhog Shakti. Bhog Shakti is an aspect of goddess Parvati that is full of sensuousness, womanly-grace and delicacy. In this form she is that Shakti of Shiva which is an instrument of his enjoyment or bhog. The Shakti of Shiva becomes a seductress to him. <br> <br>Such is the conceived beauty of this form of Devi Parvati that artists are never tired of creating this delicate idol. This traditional Chola Bronze Idol of Parvati as Bhog Shakti is one of the few perfectly cast idols that may be available today. <br> <br>The limbs are well formed and proportioned and the pose is perfect. Devi is wearing jatamakuta (hair styled like a crown) and her long ears are adored with jewellery comprising of ear covers and earrings. Otherwise she wears imimcl jewellery. <br> <br>Her bosom is well shaped and prominent that seems to burden her slender waist. Her right arm is raised with her hand curled gracefully. Her left hand rests on a pedestal. She wears a richly carved belt around her waist. Devi sits comfortably in Lalitasana on a lotus pedestal that is further set up on a square pedestal. <br> <br>This bronze statue is a fine example of the quality of casting and carving using the traditional technique <a href="https://www.cottage9.com/art-technique/madhuchishtavidhana/">Madhuchishtavidhana</a>. Our artisans are able to deliver the same level of craftsmanship in small bronze idols as well, a skill that is becoming increasingly rare.