Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.103

v3.c19.103

Tripurabhairavi. This goddess is of the complexion of the rising sun and has three eyes. Her head is surrounded with a garland of skulls; a *ratna-mākuṭa* in which is inserted a crescent moon adorns the crown of her head and her chest is daubed with blood. In two of her hands are held the *akshamālā* and *vidyā* (is it *jñāna-mudrā* or a book?), while the others are held in the *varada* and *abhaya* poses.