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Elements of Hindu Iconography v2.c16.s8.t3.18

Elements of Hindu Iconography v2.c16.s8.t3.18

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v2.c16.s8.t3.18

A few general observations are added also about the figures of Dakṣiṇāmūrti. It is stated that the face of Dakṣiṇāmūrti should be turned towards the hand held in the *sandarśanamudrā* pose; also the gaze of the god may be fixed on this hand. Surrounding the figure of Dakṣiṇāmūrti there should be different kinds of animals and reptiles, sages (*munis*)