Brahmani

Description

Brahmani is one of the seven mothers of Saptamatrikas, who represents mental quality of desire. The seven matrikas themselves begin with Brahmani (consort of Brahma). Here she is standing in Samapada posture (upright with feet together). Four handed, she wears Karanda mukuta (basket shaped crown) and other ornaments. Her vahana is a swan or goose which is not visible in this sculpture due to abrasion.