Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c25.s3.69
Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c25.s3.69
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v4.c25.s3.69
Śikhaṇḍi of dark complexion is a pacific deity having four arms; he is adorned with a *karaṇḍa-makuṭa* and all other ornaments and is draped in red clothes. His front hands are held in the *varada* and the *abhaya* poses, while the back ones keep in them the *khaḍga* and the *khēṭaka*.