Harshavardhana was a worshiper of Surya, Shiva and Buddha.
In Shaivism Shiva’s consort Parvati was adored as Sakti.
In which period the idols of Ardhanarishvara form of Shiva were made?
Shiva was the main deity of Shaivism.
The idols of Ardhanarishvara form of Shiva were made in the Gupta period.
The Kushan king Weem Wema Kadphises was an ardent devotee of Shiva.
The Naynaras Saint were devotees of Shiva.