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The Earth-goddess (*Mahī-śakti*), who is placed on the other side of Vishṇu, is said to be two-armed and two eyed. In her right hand she holds a blue lotus (*utpala*); with her left hand she indicates the granting of a gift. She has a dark blue (*śyāma*) complexion and wears *makara* ear-rings.