Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.80

v3.c19.80

Another aspect of Gaurī is represented as a female figure standing upon the back of an alligator; she is required to be worshipped at home in the houses of her votaries who desire wealth and prosperity. She has four arms; in two of her hands are held the akshasūtra and the padma, while the other two are kept in the varada and abhaya poses respectively. (See fig. 1, Pl. CVIII.)