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Ardhanarishwara (a composite androgynous form of the Hindu God Shiva & his consort Parvati ) Size of Pendant : 2.2 x 3.4 cm. (Approx.) Length of Rope Necklace: 60 cm. or 24 inches(Approx.) Ardhanarishwara (Sanskrit: अर्धनारीश्वर, Ardhanārīśwara) is a composite androgynous form of the Hindu God Shiva & his consort Parvati (also known as Devi, Shakti & Uma in this icon). Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half male & half female, split down the middle. The right half is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his traditional attributes. The earliest Ardhanarishvara images are dated to the Kushan period, starting from the first century CE. Its iconography evolved & was perfected in the Gupta era. The Puranas & various iconographic treatises write about the mythology & iconography of Ardhanarishvara. While Ardhanarishvara remains a popular iconographic form found in most Shiva temples throughout India, very few temples are dedicated to this deity. Ardhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine & feminine energies of the universe (Purusha & Prakriti) & illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as, according to some interpretations) Shiva, the male principle of God. The union of these principles is exalted as the root & womb of all creation. Another view is that Ardhanarishvara is a symbol of Shiva's all-pervasive nature. Hindu Priest of Wat Kaek , Silom,Bangkok,Thailand created & blessed this amulet in 1980s for using as Strong Life Protection , Blessing for Good Luck & Success Amulet. It will make a fantastic gift for someone special or for a collector of Asian antiques.Keep it with you for Strong Life Protection or keep it in your house .This is a fabulous collector's item indeed! This Lord Shiva & Maa Durga Pendant Amulet will bring you Luck, Good things will unexpectedly happen to you.It also make you success in anything you hope for.This Amulet will bring Prosperity & ensure success in human endeavors. It is very rare & looks so beautiful. It will be one of the best in your collection WE ACCEPT PAYPAL .. ONLY!! We will ship WorldWide.Shipping & handling cost is FREE Worldwide. We ship within 24 hr. after payment is received. Please make payment within 7 days after auction ended. Please contact us before leaving negative feedback or low Detail Seller Ratings ( DSR), giving us a chance to resolve your problem. Return Accepted within 30 days with final price money back(buyer pay for return S&H cost) I will leave Positive Feedback right after the payment is completed. I sell only genuine antique Thai Amulets ,Pendants. in this world economic crisis, if you have Thai antique Amulets with you. It will help to prevent any Bad things & protect you from Evil. It also brings Luck, Wealth, Fortune & encourage you to fight any obstacle with a powerful help of Ancient Magic. It's also Beautiful & very nice for your Antique collections too. Thank you very much Ardhanarishvara A Composite
