The pink stone figure of the Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, is given a minute and detail treatment with a greater sense of finesse and beauty. The Lord is here seated in a meditative posture.

Whereas Lord Brahma is responsible for the creation of the universe and Lord Vishnu for its preservation, Lord Shiva is responsible for the destruction of the world, especially evil forces. But such a destruction also has its positive aspect as destruction is the prelude to a new creation. So he is embodied with the regenerative forces.