Bhikshatana murti of Shiva
Title Bhikshatana murti of Shiva
Accession Number 78-320
Museum Name National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name Archaeology
Object Type Archaeology
Main Material Stone
Country India
Origin Place Tamil Nadu
Patron/Dynasty Chola
Period / Year of Work 12th century CE
Dimensions Ht. 118 cm. ,W. 47 cm. , D. 21 cm.
Brief Description

This is a figure of Bhikshatana murti of Shiva standing nude on a circular pedestal. A gana is shown near the left leg and a dog with head raised under lower right hand.

he wears a necklace, sacred-thread, armlets, bracelets etc.