Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.67

v3.c19.67

**Bhadrakali.** The conception of the goddess Dēvi as Bhadrakāḷi has eighteen hands and a handsome appearance. She has three eyes. The following things are found held in her hands, namely, the akshamālā, triśūla, khaḍga, chandra, bāṇa, dhanus, śaṅkha, padma, sruk, sruva, kamaṇḍalu, daṇḍa, śakti, agni, kṛṣṇājina, water, one in each hand : of the remaining two hands one is in the śānti pose (abhaya ?), and the other carries a jewelled vessel. She is seated in a chariot drawn by four lions, her posture being what is generally described as the āḷiḍhāsana.