Sitting Shiva  ( I1607 )

Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion. He protects devotees from evil forces such as lust, greed, and anger. He grants boons, bestows grace and awakens wisdom in His devotees.in this beautiful brass statue Lord Shiva, sitting on a tiger skin, illustrates the idea that He is the source of the creative energy that remains in potential form during the dissolution state of the universe.