Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c8.113
Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c8.113
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*Pustaka* means a book. It is made up either of palm leaves or of paper, the latter variety being, however, comparatively modern. In older sculptures it is always a palm leaf book that is represented as being held in the hand by Brahmā and other deities (see Pl. IV, fig. 2).