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# Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.41

Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.41

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### [v3.c19.41](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.41)

Vana-Durgā should have eight hands in seven of which should be held the \*śaṅkha\*, \*chakra\*, \*khaḍgā\*, \*khēṭaka\*, \*bāṇa\*, \*dhanus\* and \*śūla\*, the remaining hand being held in the \*tarjani\* pose. The complexion of this aspect of Durgā is grass green.

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