Elements of Hindu Iconography v2.c16.s2.t2.20

v2.c16.s2.t2.20

The *Śritatva-nidhi* adds that the colour of Śiva in this instance should be that of coral, while the colour of Dēvī, black. The Dēvī is here said to possess three eyes and is required to be standing with three bends in her body (*tribhaṅga*); her right leg should be planted firmly on the pedestal and the left leg, slightly bent. She should carry in her right hand the *nīlōtpala* flower.