Somaskanda

Lord Shiva as Somaskanda . Panel inside the Atiranachanda Cave.

Panel inside the Atiranachanda Cave in Mahabalipuram. Seat beside Lord Shiva is Parvathi , the consort of Shiva. Seated on the lap of Parvathi is their son, Skanda . You can also see the tip of the prismatic linga in the foreground, probably a later addition during the early 19th century.