Devi, in her various incarnations is mother, faithful wife, a warrior,
delivering all that her devotees ask of her. Parvati is one goddess who
finds no mention in Vedic literature but later, was widely worshipped as
Shiva's consort.
When Parvati was a young girl, a sage came to her house and informed her that
one day she would marry an ascetic whose body would be covered with ash. The
prophecy came true. In this kalamkari, the artist depicts the marriage
procession of Shiva & Parvati. The couple, seated on the bull Nandi, proceeds towards
Kailash, the adobe of Shiva. Preceded by the ganas playing the musical
instruments lost in the revelry of the celebrations, Shiva & Parvati have
the expression of exhilaration on their faces. On either side of them can be
seen Vishnu & Brahma, the god of preservation and creation
respectively. Celestial dancers following the procession complete the
picture of joy. The union of Shiva and Parvati has a great
significance, as implied in the Puranas. And as art draws heavily from
literature, the event is frequently depicted in every form of Indian art.
This description by Renu Rana.
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