Mysuru, Karnataka
Markandeya was destined to live only for 16 years. Yama, the God of death cast his loop on Markandeya but Shiva protected Markandeya who tightly embraced the shivalinga. In the painting, Shiva and Parvati are emerging from the Shivalinga.
c. 1901
Tempera on panel
113.5 x 88.3cm
2019.131
Image and text © Trustees, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai, 2022
Where you'll find this
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, CSMVS Museum, Mumbai, India
Permanent collection