Practicing yoga and meditation, as exemplified by Shiva, helps us calm the mind ... His family includes Parvati, a goddess, and Ganesha and Kartikeya, who symbolize wisdom and courage.

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 ...

Shiva and Parvati, two of the most revered deities in ... Here, the divine couple would meditate, practice yoga, and immerse themselves in the eternal presence of the divine.

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 ...