'Statue of Lord Vishnu, circa 9th century A.D.'.............K.J.S.Chatrath

 

 This statue of Lord Vishnu, circa 9th century A.D. was discovered in Agroha in Haryana in India. It is on display in the Government Museum, Chandigarh.

In this sculpture Lord Vishnu is seen standing on a pedestal with the carving of lotus mark. There is rectangular back slab, the edges of which are also carved with floral patterns. A beautifully carved prabhamandala (aureole ) is there at the back of the head.

The figure is depicted with four hands, the main pair now lost below the elbows. The left hand holding the  chakra (discus) and the right hand holding the mace (gada). The two attendant figures on the left and the right are   chakrapurusha and gadanari. The gadanari holds a mace and a mirror. The vanamala (the long garlend) and the crown of Vishnu, are some of the distinctive features.

(Text source: Government Museum, Chandigarh) 

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