The Colas c36.93

c36.93

Fig. 77. Viṣṇu. Bronze. Sermadevi; Tinnevelly District. Stands on *padmāsana* over *bhadrāsana* in the *samabhaṅga* pose. Holds discus and conch in the upper hands. The lower right hand is in *abhaya* and the left is in *kaṭyavalambita* pose. High *kirīṭa* on head. The elaborate lower garment with bows on either side reaches to the ankles. The treatment and decorative details show that this is a Cōḷa work.