Thread by @GemsOfINDOLOGY

'Union of opposites' reduces tensions and improves peace is now proven scientifically.

'Ardhnareshwar' the symbol of Unison of Shiva and Parvati is known and worshipped for 2000+ years throughout India.

#psychology #peace

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2400 ybp world was struggling to place #Woman in social hierarchy.

The woman were considered as Cold and Child Producing Machine. While, Indian Woman enjoyed more than-equal rights in India at the same time.



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The new studies shows an unconscious urge in human for union with opposite Until there is the union, there is tension.

The modern world has come to understand the concept of Ardhnareshwar.

The matching of opposites produces the true rhythm of life. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P….

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The earliest known form of Ardhnareshwar comes from Kushan Period
#Archaeology

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Ardhnareshwar
6th century; Government Museum, Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India

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Ardhnareshwar from Elephanta Caves is at least 13 hundred years old
#Archaeology

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Ardhnareshwar surrounded by Bhringi and a female attendant or Parvati
BADAMI

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Ardhnareshwar – Pancha Rathas Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram.
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Chola dynasty bronze, 11th century CE: the god Śiva in the form of Ardhnareshwar (half Śiva, half Pārvatī, his wife)

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Painting Ardhnareshwar,
c. 1800 CE

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