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The right hand is in kataka mudra; the left arm in lola hasta.   The hair is dressed into a high bun and surmounted by a lotus-bud (now broken).   Behind the head there is a flowerlike siras cakra (disc for hanging garlands).  The patterned lower-garment is worn with a girdle with beaded festoons.   There is no sash, although there is a loop in front reminiscent of the conventional sash loop.   Other details include a sacred cord, keyura armlets, makara kundala ear pendants, a long plait of hair extending below the right shoulder, garlands on both shoulders, and padasaras on the feet.  The figure stands on a circular lotus pedestal with holes for fixing the image to a processional carrier.  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