Devi Uma Parameshvari c. 13th century

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This 13th-century bronze sculpture, "Devi Uma Parameshvari," depicts the Hindu goddess Uma, also known as Parvati, the consort of Shiva. The sculpture is notable for its intricate details and realistic depiction of the goddess, standing on a tiered platform. The elaborate headdress and jewelry are characteristic of South Indian bronze sculptures from this period, and the overall style reflects the Chola dynasty's influence. This piece is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, a testament to the enduring beauty and artistic mastery of Indian bronze sculpture.

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Devotees of the Great Goddess understand her as a personification of supreme feminine power. In Tamil Nadu, her iconography is relatively consistent, although she might be called by different names depending on the form of Shiva she accompanies. Her right arm is positioned to hold a lotus or blue lily, her left hand rests gracefully at her side, and her sensuous figure is accentuated by the triple-bend stance. An image of Uma must be present at all temple ceremonies for Shiva, or else the ritual is incomplete.