God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing
The image depicts a painting titled "God Shiva in His Ferocious Aspect as Mahakala Dancing". The central figure is a white-skinned male with long, flowing hair extending outward; he wears a yellow garment around his waist and a garland of severed heads. His right leg is bent at the knee and raised, while his left leg is extended. The figure's left arm is raised, and his right arm is extended outward. He is surrounded by several smaller figures, including a group of four men on the left and a man with a goat on the right. A white animal lies on the ground. The background of the painting is green, with a brown border around the edges.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 608 × 893 px
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