Appease - Painting of Shiva and Parvati

This Shiva and Parvati sculpture in a niche located at the Lalithambigai Temple, Tamilnadu. At this temple, Shiva is known here as Meghanathar and though He is the main deity here, the shrine to Devi or Lalithambigai is more popular. It is believed that Surya, the Sun, who was cursed had been forgiven by Shiva and restored his brightness and golden skin.