Elements of Hindu Iconography v2.c16.s10.6

v2.c16.s10.6

The following are the additional facts found in the *Kāmika* and the *Kāraṇagamas*. The figure of Śiva should have four arms and three eyes; of these, the front right hand should be in the *abhaya* pose and the front left one in the *kaṭaka* pose. The other two hands should be carrying the *paraśu* and the *mṛiga*. The hand that touches the *jaṭā* (this must be the one which keeps the *paraśu*), should be lifted as high as the ear. The height of the figure of Bhagiratha should be that of the navel, the chest or the neck of that of Śiva and it should be made according to the *aṣṭa-tāla* measurement. The figure of Bhagiratha should be draped with the garment made of barks of trees; the matted hair of the head of Bhagiratha should be dishevelled and flowing down and he should have only two eyes and two arms and these latter should be held in the *añjali* pose on his chest or over his head.