Image title: Yakshini (Yogini)

This bronze sculpture shows an image of Yakshini (Yogini), from the 20th century A.D.—The image of Yakshini (Yogini) is standing on a simple base in pratyalidha-asana posture with her left hand holding a bird. The central fold of the lower garment is nicely executed between two legs.

Yakshini (Yogini) can also be spelled as Yaksini, Jogini or Yakṣiṇī (यक्षिणी), Yoginī (योगिनी ).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu bronze sculpture (dhatu-kala) section.