Image title: Uma-Mahesvara

This bronze sculpture shows an image of Uma-Mahesvara, from the 18th century A.D.—This alingan-murti represents the theme of Uma-Mahesvara where Shiva is seated in lalitasana on a highly decorated lotus base embracing Uma on the left.

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The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu bronze sculpture (dhatu-kala) section.