Lord Shiva - Meditating Form - Mount Kailash

This devotional image portrays Lord Shiva, the auspicious Lord and supreme yogi, seated in profound meditation. His serene countenance radiates divine peace, while his right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra, symbolizing fearlessness and protection for devotees. Adorned with a tiger skin, Rudraksha malas, a cobra around his neck, and the crescent moon in his matted locks from which the Ganga flows, Shiva embodies asceticism and cosmic power. His trident (trishula) and damaru drum rest nearby, signifying his roles as destroyer of ignorance and cosmic dancer. Set against the majestic, snowy peaks of Mount Kailash, his traditional abode, this depiction resonates deeply within the Ramakrishna tradition, where Shiva is revered as integral to the spiritual universe of the Holy Trio, emphasizing the unity of Shiva and Shakti.