Varaha Avatar, 12th c.
A powerful depiction of the lord emerging from the cosmic ocean, left foot on a lotus flower, right foot on a tortoise. One arm on right hip, the other 3 hold gada, shankha & chakra. Bhumi devi rests on his elbow. Above his lotus-halo are Brahma & Shiva.
A powerful depiction of the lord emerging from the cosmic ocean, left foot on a lotus flower, right foot on a tortoise. One arm on right hip, the other 3 hold gada, shankha & chakra. Bhumi devi rests on his elbow. Above his lotus-halo are Brahma & Shiva.
Source:
Victoria & Albert Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum
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