Vayu (one of the deities of the cardinal directions) is depicted with four arms, each holding his respective attributes. Crowned, Vayu is accompanied by his vahana (mount), the antelope, positioned at his feet. In his upper hands, he holds a dhvaja (flag), while his lower left-hand grasps a kamandalu (water pot). His lower right-hand holds a rosary and also makes a varada hasta (boon-giving gesture).
Location:
Bhilwara
Date_accepted:
2024-06-20T10:15:04Z
Modified:
2024-06-20T10:51:05Z
Type:
Image
Creator:
Temples of India Project Team
Contributor:
Dr Nikita Rathore
Publisher:
Jio Institute
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
References:
Mandakini Kund, 11th to 13th century CE, Early Medieval, Temple, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Architecture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hazareshwar Temple, Undeshwar Temple, Nagara Style of Architecture, Mahakal Temple, and Bijolia Group of Temples