Panchmukhi Shiva
Title Panchmukhi Shiva
Accession Number 47-110-170
Museum Name National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name Paintings
Object Type Painting
Main Material Natural colour
Medium Paper
Origin Place Bikaner
Style Bikaner
School Rajasthan
Period / Year of Work early 18th century
Inscription YES
Dimensions 5.6 x3.95 inches
Brief Description

Panchmukhi Shiva is depicted as seated on a leopard skin, which serves as his throne.

The location of this depiction is specified as being on a terrace under a canopy.

Nandi, the vehicle or companion of Shiva, is positioned to the proper left of the main figure.

Ganga, a sacred river in Hindu mythology, is shown flowing from the jatas (locks of hair) of Panchmukhi Shiva.

The background features cypress trees, flowery shrubs, and foliage, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene.

Interestingly, this image has text on its reverse side, which provides additional information or context about the artwork.