Somaskanda: Bronze Ensemble of Shiva, Uma, and Skanda vishnu the conch of Lord Vishnu

the conch of Lord Vishnu which is blown by Him in times of war

Vishnu is also venerated as the Supreme God who is the giver of moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirths) to his devotees

Embodying their collective energy (shakti)

while the lower left hand rests on his mace

Somaskanda: Bronze Ensemble of Shiva, Uma, and Skanda vishnu the conch of Lord VishnuThis sculpture is a detailed recreation of Somaskanda, a South Indian iconographic form showing Shiva with his consort Uma (Parvati) and their son Skanda (Murugan). Seated on a rectangular base, Shiva is depicted in a calm meditative pose with four arms, holding a trident and a deer. Uma sits gracefully beside him, with one hand in a gesture of assurance (abhaya mudra). Between them stands the child Skanda in a lively pose, arms raised, emphasizing