Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c25.s3.5
Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c25.s3.5
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v4.c25.s3.5
The figure of Mahēśamūrti whose photograph is shown on Pl. CXIV as fig. 1 is found near the Gokak Falls in the Belgaum district. It is seated in the yōgāsana posture and has four faces (of which three are visible) and six arms. The front face is of the terrific aspect and the two side ones are pacific. The hands carry the śūla, akshamālā, ḍamaru, a fruit and some other objects not clear from the photograph.