Ardhanarishvara Pattachitra represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe (Purusha and Prakriti)
This is a modern painting that describes the mythology when two souls get united that is inseparable both carry the half responsibility in this universe and both are equally important and respectful in the society.
Ardhanarieswara = Ardha(Half) + Nari(Woman)+ Iswara(Man)
It represents the strength of a woman is man and vice versa. This is the nature of the Universe.
This Pattachitra describes "The Ardhanarishvara (Sanskrit: अर्धनारीश्वर, Ardhanārīśvara) meaning "The Half-female Lord", is a form of the Hindu deity Shiva combined with his consort Parvati. Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half-male and half-female, equally split down the middle. The right half is usually the male Shiva, illustrating his traditional attributes.
The Puranas and various iconographic treatises write about the mythology and iconography of Ardhanarishvara. Ardhanarishvara remains a popular iconographic form found in most Shiva temples throughout India, though very few temples are dedicated to this deity.
