Shiva
19. Jahrhundert | Rudolf Leyden
As Virabhadra, Shiva cut off the head of his first wife's father out of anger because the latter had not invited him to a sacrificial ceremony due to his behavior. Although he brought Daksha back to life with the head of a goat, his wife Sati died of shame. On Shiva's right is Daksha with a goat's head. The exchange of the head causes a transformation of the opponent into a devotee of the god.
As Virabhadra, Shiva cut off the head of his first wife's father out of anger because the latter had not invited him to a sacrificial ceremony due to his behavior. Although he brought Daksha back to life with the head of a goat, his wife Sati died of shame. On Shiva's right is Daksha with a goat's head. The exchange of the head causes a transformation of the opponent into a devotee of the god.
Collector:
Rudolf Leyden
Time:
19. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Shiva
Culture
Indien
Material/technology:
Messing
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien
Invs.
167004
