Nisumbasudani
  • http://www.chennaimuseum.org/draft/gallery/01/05/053/saiv8.htm

    Turaikadu, Thanjavur District. Height 75cm. 10th Centuary AD.

    The Goddess is destroying the demon Nisumbha. She is represented
    in an eight-armed figure. The "Image is portraying considerable
    vigour"- Raudra-cum-Saumya expression. The Devi's left hand is in
    Kataka mudra, holding the trident. The other hands hold-cobra, sword,
    shield, bow, bell, dagger and skull cup. The right ear-ring is a human
    form, while the left ear carries an owl.

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