The name Sivakami symbolises that Goddess Parvati has a ravishing beauty such that she can kindle desire even in the heart of God Shiva who upholds the front face of detachment. And she is usually seen as divine cosmic dancer Lord Nadarajar’s consort on his right.

 

The graceful and elegant sculpture of Goddess Shivakami from the Chola period focuses on her Mudras, which are believed to show fearlessness and devotion.

 

Parvati is an embodiment of Shakthi. In Hinduism she is the recreative power, force and energy of Lord Shiva and represents the fundamental creative instinct underlying the cosmos and is the energising force of divinity, of every being and everything.

 

Devotees believe the whole universe to be a manifestation of Shakthi who is also known by her general name Devi which means to shine.