Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.40

v3.c19.40

Rudrāmśa-Durgā is described as having two eyes and a dark coloured body and is draped in red garments. Her head should be covered with the *kirīṭa-makuṭa* and she must be adorned with golden ornaments set with rubies. She should carry in her hands the *śūla*, the *khaḍga*, the *śaṅkha* and the *chakra*. Her vehicle is said to be the lion; on either side of this goddess should be the sun and the moon.