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On onramented band encircles the belly just above the navel, called ‘udharabandha', udhara is the region of the body between the heart region (hrdaya) and the navel (nāvhi). The Kundalas are of makara shaped earrings
A katisūtra or kamarbandha tied on the girdle or the waist band, suggests the power and strength of the deity. It is held tight by two ribbon bands proceeding with the form of a lion clasp on either side. In this image the side tassel (hanging threads as ornaments) and strips become more stylized. The Antariya arrangement is like a ribbon fashion drapery having double lines at intervals, indicating the folds. The space between them is filled with circular and patterns designs covering the whole length of the leg of the image.
At the toes of the feet an ornament covere them loosely, called as pādasaras, which are in single coil-shaped band.
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Mumbai), p.p. 26-27. 4. Ramachandra Rao, S.K., (2003) S. E., 'Encyclopedia of India Iconography - Hinduism -
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