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This 14th century statue depicts Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right}. It is housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
This 14th century statue depicts Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right}. It is housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

In Hinduism, Uma is the goddess of beauty and sunlight. She is an aspect of Devi, and is strongly associated with Parvati (another aspect of Devi). Her cult is centered in Bengal. She is often considered the wife of Shiva. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1607x1378, 1862 KB) Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1607x1378, 1862 KB) Please see the file description page for further information. ... (13th century - 14th century - 15th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400. ... Lord Shiva. ... The Smithsonian Institution Building or Castle on the National Mall serves as the the Instututions headquarters. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A goddess is a female deity in contrast with a male deity known as a god. A great many cultures have goddesses, sometimes alone, but more often as part of a larger pantheon that includes both of the conventional genders and in some cases even hermaphroditic (or gender neutral) deities. ... 1: In Hinduism, Devi (goddess) is the personification of the supreme God as the Divine Mother of Hinduism. ... In Hinduism, Parvati (alt. ... A database query syntax error has occurred. ... Lord Shiva. ...


Alternative: Gauri Dakshayani In Hinduism, Dakshayani is one of the daughters of Prajapati Daksha and his wife Prasuti. ...


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