Shankar painting by Raja Ravi Varma is one of his iconic humanization of Hindu gods & goddesses.

The painting was further reprinted by Raja Ravi Varma Press of Lonavala for commercial usage by Anant Shivaji Desai of Moti bajar, Mumbai (Maharastra, India).

In this painting, Lord Shiva is sitting in the middle with his wife Parvati on his left side and his son Lord Ganesha on right. Both mother and son have rested their hands Shiva’s thighs.

Lord Shiva is holding Trisula (trident) and Parsu (axe) in his hands. His serpent Sheshnaga has decorated his head along with the Chandra (moon). Lord Ganesha is holding Ankusa (goad).

Nandi is sitting in front of the family with all his devotion and as a protector.