Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c26.65

v4.c26.65

*Vaḷḷikalyāṇasundara* : In this aspect Subrahmaṇya is sculptured as being married to Vaḷḷi. He should be represented in this case as carrying in the back right hand the *akṣamālā* and the front hand should be held in the *abhaya* pose; the front left hand should rest upon the hip and the back hand should carry a *kamaṇḍalu*. Brahmā with a *sruva* in his hand should be shown as officiating in the ceremonies in front of the fire that should be sculptured as burning in a *kuṇḍa*. Viṣṇu should keep in his hands a water-vessel ready to pour water in the act of giving the girl in marriage to the bridegroom. A host of gods and goddesses should be shown as offering praises to the married couple. Both the bride and the groom should be adorned with all ornaments appropriate to the occasion. The colour of Subrahmaṇya in this aspect also is red.