The Goddess here sits on a lotus pedestal in the 'Rajalilia-asana,' or the posture of royal ease. The right leg lies tucked under her lower torso, while the left is upraised supported on the left heel. Her four hands display her characteristic attributes. The main two hands hold and play upon a Veena, firmly establishing her as the patroness of music and musical instruments. The upper right hand holds a 'goad,' this is to prompt her devotees on the righteous path.
The lower left hand holds a book, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. The goddess is adorned with a crown known in iconographical texts as the 'Kiritamukuta.' This is literally and metaphorically the highest of all crowns. The shape is that of a rather conical cylinder, similar to a mitre, ending in a knot or point. When worn by a goddess, this signifies that she has a rank among the highest of all deities.
This statue was prepared in the holy city of Puri, Odisha, and is carved out of Nilgiri Stone.
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