Kartikeya- This statue, from the Later Gupta period, is made of red sandstone. It depicts Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to Shiva-Purana, he is considered the eldest son of Shiva. He is also the god of war and the commander of the gods. He is also known as Murugan, Skanda, and Subramanyam in South India. There is a story of Kartikeya in Skandapurana. Kartikeya is one of the most beautiful and graceful deities. He is a red god seated on a blue peacock, and his weapon, a spear, is engraved on the left of the sculpture. Kartikey is seated on the peacock, wearing a necklace with a Tigher's nail and amulet. The neck of the peacock is between the right leg and thigh.
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