[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.c19.42 # Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.42 Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.42 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c19.42](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.42) Agni-Durgā has also eight hands, six of which hold the \*chakra\*, \*khaḍga\*, \*khēṭaka\*, \*bāṇa\*, \*pāśa\*, and \*aṅkuśa\*; of the remaining two hands one is held in the \*varada\* pose and the other in the \*tarjani\* pose. She has three eyes and her complexion is as brilliant as the lightning. On her crown is tied the crescent moon; she is riding a lion and has a terrific look. On the right and left of this goddess there should be standing in a reverential attitude two celestial damsels holding each a sword and a shield. - [Previous: v3.c19.41](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.41) - [Next: v3.c19.43](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.43) - [Up: v3.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.42](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.42) · Pramāṇa