Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c26.17

v4.c26.17

In the north-east corner of the temple of Subrahmaṇya should be set up either the image of Skanda-Caṇḍa or the famous Sākalya-pīṭha. Skanda-Caṇḍa might have four or two arms; in the first case, the two front hands are to be held in the abhaya and the varada poses respectively, while the back ones should carry the vajrāyudha and a lotus flower.