[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Elements of Hindu Iconography](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914) › v3.c19.199 # Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.199 Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.199 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c19.199](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.199) That which augments strength is Balavikaraṇi. Chandra (moon) is conceived to influence the production of ōshadhis (medical herbs) which give health and strength; therefore Balavikaraṇī represents the moon looked upon as a \*tattva\*. Her husband is Mahādēva. - [Previous: v3.c19.198](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.198) - [Next: v3.c19.200](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.200) - [Up: v3.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.199](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.199) · Pramāṇa