The Story Of Ardhanarishvara
The story of Ardhanarishvara is the representation of Shiva & his consort Parvati, combined as a single entity, showing how male and female are inseparable.
Ardhanarishvara Imagery
Ardhanarishvara represents the synergy of male and female energies.
It illustrates how Shakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as, according to some interpretations) Shiva, the male principle of God. The union of these principles is exalted as the root and womb of all creation.