South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c10.s3.28

c10.s3.28

Sivadūtī. Sivadūtī has a dejected appearance, emaciated body and the face of a jackal. She wears a garland of skulls, is fearful and is surrounded by serpents. She may have four or more arms,¹ holding in the former case, a vessel of blood, the sword, the trident and a flesh-pot.