Raja Ravi Varma's artistic style blended Western techniques with traditional Indian themes, creating realistic and captivating portrayals of Hindu mythological figures Lord Shiva, he is portrayed as a majestic and divine figure. Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, often associated with destruction, regeneration, and meditation. He is typically depicted with a third eye on his forehead, a serpent around his neck, a crescent moon adorning his hair, and the Ganges river flowing from his matted locks. Lord Shiva is also shown with blue throat (Neelkanth) symbolizing the consumption of the poison during the churning of the ocean, as per Hindu mythology --ar 5:7 --v 6.0