Goddess Durga (UEB Uncontracted)

Synopsis

This image shows the figure of a standing Hindu goddess Durga. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. Durga is facing forward so all facial features, and all arms and both legs can be found. In the top centre of the image is her head. She wears a golden crown. She has a third eye in her forehead. To the left and right of her face she has long wavy black hair. She has a gold decoration around her neck. Durga's dress is a long red gown of material with many folds. She has a sash around her waist which is held in place by a gold brooch, set with a red jewel. The ends of the sash hang down from the brooch. At the centre bottom of the page her bare feet poke out from the gown. Durga has eight arms. Each arm has a gold wrist bracelet and each hand holds a different item. The hand in the top left holds a disc. The next one down holds a trident. The third arm is hanging down and holds the handle of a sword. The fourth arm nearest you is bent at the elbow with the lower arm coming forward towards you. This hand does not hold anything but the palm faces you with the fingers pointing up in a blessing. The highest arm on the right holds a conch shell. The next one down holds a bow. The third hand holds a lotus flower and the last hand on the right holds the handle to a mace decorated with red and blue jewels. The items Durga holds all have different symbolism. She is usually depicted seated on or standing next to a lion or tiger. This has not been shown for clarity.

Copyright:

2011

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Publisher:

RNIB

Date of Addition:

05/24/17

Copyrighted By:

RNIB

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Religion and Spirituality

Submitted By:

Chantelle Hughes

Proofread By:

N/A

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.