Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c25.s3.68

v4.c25.s3.68

Śivōttama is of white complexion, has four arms and two eyes, is adorned with a *karaṇḍa-makuṭa* and with other appropriate ornaments and is clothed in white garments. He bears on his chest a white *yajñōpavīta*. Keeping his front hands in the *varada* and *abhaya* poses, and carrying in his back hands the *śūla* and the *pāśa*, he stands erect (*samabhaṅga*) on a *padma-pīṭha*.