Pinaka Shiva. 8th Century. Stone. Pandrathan, Srinagar, Kashmir. This colossal stone sculpture depicts Pinaka Shiva as a majestic warrior in a tribhanga pose. Represented as the "God of Storm," he wears a chhannavira and holds a spear, arrow, matulunga, and his signature bow, Pinaka. The imagery captures Shiva’s intent to destroy the three cities of Tripura.

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