[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.c19.80 # Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.80 Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.80 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c19.80](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.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.) - [Previous: v3.c19.79](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.79) - [Next: v3.c19.81](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.81) - [Up: v3.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.80](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.80) · Pramāṇa