Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c26.51

v4.c26.51

*Śaravaṇabhava* should have six heads, twelve eyes and twelve arms. Two of his hands are to be in the *abhaya* and the *varada* poses while the remaining ones should carry in them the *śakti*, *ghaṇṭa*, *dhvaja*, *padma*, *kukkuṭa*, *pāśa*, *daṇḍa*, *ṭaṅka*, *bāṇa* and *dhanus*. The complexion of this aspect is yellow; the face should resemble a full-blown lotus.