Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c26.97

v4.c26.97

Pl. CXXVIIIa is a piece of sculpture which is to be found in the temple at Aihole and represents Tārakāri. In this Subrahmaṇya is seen riding a peacock and spiritedly attacking the fallen Tārakāsura with his śaktyāyudha which he wields with his right hand. The left hand carries the vajra. On either side of Subrahmaṇya are two Dēvas in the āḷiḍhāsana posture, flying in the air and praising him. Above and on either side of the central figure are two persons carrying offerings and flower garlands.