Siva & Uma
Pediment (at Chiso temple):Siva & Uma on the bull Nandin .Uma called Svayaplwva was born from a drop of moisture. When she was born, she was ill-treated by a powerful bad Brahman, a figure under the bull, who has not respected Siva. The Brahman was trampled to death by the bull Nandiu.
After rescuing her from a cruel Brahman, She asked Siva's blessing for giving her great power and decided to get marriage with Siva on the back of the bull Nandin .( Ganga was married with Siva on his chignon) .
Lintel: Siva with his wives, Uma on the right, Ganga on the left.
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