Uma or Parvati while accompanying Nataraja is called Sivakami. Nataraja and Sivakami are normally on separate pedestals. It is not surprising given Nataraja’s form. Here Sivakami is framed by…

Source: Sivakami (Uma)

This is a Mukhalinga, translates to Linga (aniconic form of Siva) with a face. A robust Mukhalinga, turbaned, mustachioed and with solid ornaments. Note the ear rings , shaped like Cobra (Sarpakund…

Source: Mukhalinga

This is Vishnu holding lotus, mace, discuss and conch shell in his hands (starting from lower right clockwise). He is standing in Samapada , without any bend. This pose is more or less the default …

Source: Vishnu (Gujarat)

  This is Krishna as Venugopala, the flute player. In this case, as it is more or less normal, the flute is missing. Venugopala standing in the typical style, with his right leg bent and cross…

Source: Venugopala

This was sold as Phra Mae Thorani from Burma. Bought it for its grace, elegance and simplicity. Its height at 28.5 cm helped. Not quite sure about the identity or the regional attribution. She is s…

Source: Goddess (from Burma?)