Meditation on Lord Shiva

Original Oil on Canvas

Details:
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 24" x 30"

This original oil painting depicts Lord Shiva performing the Ananda Tandava—the divine dance of bliss. Beneath His raised foot lies Muyalaka, the demon who represents ignorance and illusion. By dancing, Lord Shiva dispels the darkness of māyā (illusion), destroys the bonds of karma, and subdues ignorance. His cosmic dance symbolizes creation, preservation, and destruction—the eternal rhythm of the universe.
The painting is exquisitely framed in a luxurious ornate golden frame, as shown in the accompanying images, adding an element of classical elegance to this spiritually powerful scene.

(Strict copyright © Dominique Amendola.)