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# Subrahamanya

Subrahamanya, popularly known as Kartikeya or Murugan, stands in Samapadasthanaka posture on a semi-circular pedestal with four hands. Upper back right hand holds double edge spear and upper back left hand holds a vajra. Front right hand in Abhaya-mudra and front left hand rests on the hip.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1100–1199 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.13202](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.13202) · Pramāṇa
