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# Bhikshatana Murti

Four armed Shiva in Bhikshatana murti form, is shown standing in samabhanga pose. He holds drum and noose in his upper hands, while his lower hands hold trident and skull cup. His hairs are in the form of raising flames or jwalakesha.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1500–1599 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.87-994](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.87-994) · Pramāṇa
