Somaskanda: Bronze Ensemble of Shiva, Uma, and Skanda vishnu while the lower left hand

while the lower left hand rests on his mace

indicating deep meditation and inner tranquility

they are embellished with armlets and other jewelry befitting their magnificent personalities

deplorably oldish

Somaskanda: Bronze Ensemble of Shiva, Uma, and Skanda vishnu while the lower left handThis sculpture is a detailed recreation of Somaskanda, a South Indian iconographic form showing Shiva with his consort Uma (Parvati) and their son Skanda (Murugan). Seated on a rectangular base, Shiva is depicted in a calm meditative pose with four arms, holding a trident and a deer. Uma sits gracefully beside him, with one hand in a gesture of assurance (abhaya mudra). Between them stands the child Skanda in a lively pose, arms raised, emphasizing