Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c11.23

v1.c11.23

This form of the Varāhamūrti has to be of white complexion, and should have four arms, two of which are to carry the śaṅkha and the chakra; the figure should be seated upon a siṃhāsana, with the right leg hanging down and the left resting upon the seat; it should be clothed in yellow garments and adorned with various ornaments. On the right side should be seated the figure of Lakshmī having the golden yellow colour. Her left leg should be bent and kept resting upon the seat, while the right should be left hanging. Her left hand should carry a lotus and the right hand should be resting on the seat. On the left of Yajñavarāhamūrti, there