Parvati, once known as Sati, burned bright with a single desire – to be Shiva's wife. Tradition whispered of her rebirth as the daughter of the Himalayas, and of the fierce penance she undertook to win Shiva's heart. Unlike others, Parvati chose a different path.

Hope flickered that her marriage to Shiva might bridge the divide between the Aryans and the non-Aryans. During her vows, she shed her finery and donned the garb of the Shavara people, a non-Aryan tribe. She meticulously stitched leaves of turmeric, called "parna" in Sanskrit, into simple clothing. This earned her the nickname "Parnashvari," the woman clad in parna. Years of unwavering devotion finally melted Shiva's resistance.

Yet, even in victory, Parvati clung to her chosen path. When urged to return to silks and jewels, she cast aside the rough leaves, forever earning the name "Aparna," the one who transcended outward appearances. Parvati's story became a testament to the power of unwavering dedication, a reminder that love, like true devotion, could bloom in the most unexpected places. 

Length : 28.50, Width : 20.50, Height : 38.00 

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