Elements of Hindu Iconography v2.c16.s8.t3.4

v2.c16.s8.t3.4

The third form is required to be sculptured thus: The two legs are bent and crossed in a more or less vertical position (as in the figure of Yōga-Nārasiṃha), and round these and the body is passed a *yōgapaṭṭa* to keep the legs in position. The front two arms are stretched and kept resting on the knees. In the back right hand there should be the *akṣamālā* and in the back left hand a *kamaṇḍalu*. The *jaṭās* should be disposed of in the form of a *jaṭāmaṇḍala* and in it should be the crescent moon, a snake and other objects. The colour of the body of this aspect of Dakṣiṇāmūrti is white, but his neck should be represented as of black colour. The image should be adorned with all ornaments including a number of snake ornaments.