Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.49

v3.c19.49

Ripumāri-Durgā is of red complexion and with a terrific look. In one hand she carries the *triśūla*, while the other is held in the *tarjani* pose. If her mantra is repeated ten thousand times, all the while concentrating the mind on her as being placed in the *Sūrya-bimba* (the disc of the sun), she is believed to effect the destruction of enemies and their followers.