Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c33.s3.3

v4.c33.s3.3

Yama should be of dark colour, resembling the rain-cloud, with two arms, fire-coloured eyes and sharp side-tusks. He should be adorned with a *kirīṭa-makuṭa* and other ornaments, a red flower garland and be covered over with red sandal-paste and draped in red garments. He may be seated either on a *siṃhāsana* or on a he-buffalo. His hands should bear a *khaḍga* and a *khēṭaka* or a fruit and tender leaves or *daṇḍa* and *pāśa*.