Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.130

v3.c19.130

This goddess of black complexion should be seated upon a seat set with rubies, with one of her legs resting upon a lotus and her hands playing upon the *vīṇā*. There should be near her a parrot whose talk the goddess should be listening to. Rājamātaṅgī is adorned with the crescent moon on her crown which is tied round with a garland of blue lilies, a *tilaka* on her forehead and all appropriate ornaments.