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, Orissa, and is carved out of Nilgiri Stone.
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