A Magnificent Gaṅgadhara Image in Bengal Art

This paper highlights on the Gaṅgadhara image in Bengal art which is recovered from the archaeological site Deulbari area of South Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal. Gaṅgadhara one of important forms of Śiva has been recovered from different parts of India. The sculptures of this particular image are not found in Bengal art. This paper aims to highlight the benedictory verses of literary and inscriptional reference which focuses the aesthetic importance of this image. Key Words: Iconographic form, reference of literary and inscriptional source, image of Bengal