Hartalika Teej is an auspicious festival celebrated by Hindu women to mark the sacred union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati ...

But in our sculpture, Shiva is not alone. Nestling in his lap, and lovingly encircled by one of his four arms, is his wife Parvati. Both are similarly dressed, with decorated loin cloths ...

Libby Purves meets actor Brian Cox and singer June Tabor. Coming up at: 21:58 Weather View full schedule Shiva and Parvati sculpture (made in twelfth or thirteenth century). Stone statue ...

But in our sculpture, Shiva is not alone. Nestling in his lap, and lovingly encircled by one of his four arms, is his wife Parvati. Both are similarly dressed, with decorated loin cloths ...