South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c12.s2.26

c12.s2.26

Varuna the regent of the west is also the lord of the ocean VARUNA and of all aquatic animals. He has the crocodile vehicle and four arms. In the two upper hands he holds the serpent and the noose (fig. 150). According to Hēmādri he is seated in a chariot drawn by seven swans. In his four hands he holds the lotus, noose, conch and a vessel of gems and has FIG. 150.—Varuna; Lēpākshi.