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# Lakshmi narasimha

Lakshmi Narasimha, a figure from Hindu mythology, is depicted with his spouse sitting on his left thigh. The upper two hands of Lakshmi Narasimha hold mythological weapons, while the lower right hand is held in abhaya, a gesture of fearlessness or protection.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1700–1799 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.salarjung.xlii-177](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.salarjung.xlii-177) · Pramāṇa
