Handcrafted Black Marble Adiyogi Shiva Bust, 24in

Adiyogi, Shiva as the first yogi

This 24-inch Adiyogi bust reimagines Shiva in his most contemplative form — the first yogi, eyes half-closed in deep meditation, matted jata sweeping back from a calm brow, the crescent moon resting at his crown. Rather than a traditional full figure, it distills the deity to a serene face and shoulders, a composition that speaks as much to lovers of modern sculpture as to lifelong devotees.

Each bust is hand-carved from a single block of black marble and worked to a deep mirror polish, so the stone reads almost like still water — dark, reflective, and quietly dramatic. Our carvers finish the face and shoulders to a flawless high gloss while leaving the plinth roughly chiselled, a deliberate contrast between the raw stone and the meditative form it holds.

A 24-inch Shiva bust on a console or reception desk

The scale suits a console table, a reception desk, a study, or a dedicated meditation corner. Against a light wall the black marble becomes a striking focal point; in a pooja or dhyana space it anchors the room with a sense of stillness. It makes an equally considered gift for a housewarming, an office opening, or anyone drawn to Shiva as the archetype of inner silence.

In the yogic tradition Adiyogi is honoured as the source of yoga itself — the one who first turned attention inward. Keeping his likeness nearby is a quiet daily reminder to pause and breathe. As with every Tilak Mandirwala piece, dimensions, finish, and stone can be tailored to your space; write to us to commission a size or variation suited to your setting.