Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c26.6

v4.c26.6

the divine form of Arundhati, the wife of Vasistha, owing to the power of the latter's austerity and her obedience to her husband. Six times was the seed of Agni thrown by the enamoured Svāhā into the receptacle from the pratipada day (the first day of a fortnight). The collected seed which was discharged (skanna) by Agni generated a son and gave to the child the character of Skanda. Kumāra was born with six heads, twelve arms, ears, eyes and feet, one neck and one belly. He was made the commander of the army of the gods and Dēvasēna was married to him.