Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.24

v3.c19.24

Again, the Dēvī is sometimes sculptured as embracing Śiva or as sitting on the same or a different seat near Śiva. In the former case she is seated on the lap of Śiva. In the latter case, one of her legs, either the right or the left, should be folded and made to rest upon the seat, and the other should be left hanging down. Since it is said that either of the two legs might be folded and made to rest upon the seat, it is clear that the goddess may be seated on the right or the left of Śiva.