[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.c19.44 # Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.44 Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.44 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c19.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.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. - [Previous: v3.c19.43](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.43) - [Next: v3.c19.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.45) - [Up: v3.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.44) · Pramāṇa