Shiv Ji

Chila Kumari Singh Burman, 2023

Every day 9pm to 11pm | On the green roof

Created by artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman for the occasion of the Museum’s Winter Festival 2023, the new commission on our green roof depicts Shiva the Destroyer, one of the most important deities in Hinduism.

"The Hindu Trinity consists of Brahma, the Creator, Vishnu, the Sustainer and Shiva, the Destroyer. The three represent the different aspects of one God. There can be no creation in the universe without destruction. Shiva’s special weapon is the Trident. It is used to destroy the six qualities which pull us down – desire, anger, greed, delusion, ego and envy. By directing the Trident against these weaknesses, he helps us achieve Liberation." - Devika Banerjee

Shiv Ji is lit up on the Museum's green roof daily, from 9pm to 11pm. It is visible from Main entrance (opposite Hoxton Overground Station).