There are numerous ways to interpret Shiva. On one side Shiva is the supreme being, the omniscient yogi while on the other side, he is Nataraja - the Lord of art and dance. Shiva is also known as the destroyer, who destroys impurities in the human mind. In all his forms, Shiva is an embodiment of the respective emotions. In this artwork, Shiva is in a state of harmony and calm. Just a glance at this depiction of Shiva generates a feeling of  serenity and tranquility. The backdrop of Kailasha mountain and Manasarovar lake enhances the emotional quotient and engulfs the onlooker into a meditative and peaceful state.