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Hello, I'm Drew Lipscomb with the David Owsley Museum of Art, and this is your Owsley moment, brought to you by IPR and the Ball State School of Art.

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The South Indian god Shiva sits beside his wife, Parvati in this gray stone sculpture. This form of the divine couple is known as Uma Maheshvara. Uma means shining one and Maheshvara means Lord of the universe. As one of the gods. Four arms embraces her, another touches her chin and a gentle caress, and her arm wraps around his shoulders.

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The couple's smiles reflect their peaceful contentment. Two celestial figures carrying garlands of flowers hover above the couple, while a small bowl and lion are positioned below their feet, representing their animal vehicles. The pairing of figures throughout this piece create a symmetry and sense of balance that is sure to realign any visitor that gazes upon its carved face.

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We'd like to thank Ball State student Sheila Arleas for their research. And if you would like to hear past episodes of the Owsley moment, visit Indiana Public radio.org. To learn more about the David Owsley Museum of Art, visit BSU edu slash DOMA.