Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.44

v3.c19.44

Vindhyavāsī-Durgā of complexion bright as the lightning should be seated on a golden lotus, should have three eyes and four arms. Two out of her four hands should carry the *śaṅkha* and the *chakra*, while the remaining two are to be held in the *varada* and the *abhaya* poses respectively. She should be adorned with the crescent moon, the *hāra*, *aṅgadas*, *kuṇḍalas* and other ornaments. Surrounding her should be seen standing Indra and other gods praising her. The lion, her vehicle, should also be standing near her.