Description of Sukhasana-Murti

This [sukhasana-murti] form of Siva is in a standing position on Bhadrapitha, whose left leg is in slanding pose and the right leg is in an erect pose. This form has the complexion of Pravala or tender leaf. Sukhasanamurti wears either the hide of tiger or silky clothes. The right hand bears the axe and in the left is the iron tool. At the same time the right hand has the Abhayamudra whereas the left hand in a Katakamudra pose. The two ears are adorned with Kundala which is in a circular form. The right ear has an earing of Makara gem or lion shaped one, while the left ear wears a leaf the as earing. The head is with matted hair and is decorated with various ornaments. 114

There is also a Yajnopavita and snakes embellished on the hands as the bangles. It is described that this type of Murti provides all prosperity to the country. arjavam rajarajabham bhadrapithopari sthitam / vamanghrim sayayet pithe daksinanghrim tu lambayet/ jagatam tu sukhasinam pravalasadrsaprabham/ vyaghrajinavaropetam dukulavasananvitam// daksine parasum vame krsnam haste samuddhrtam/ abhayam daksine vame katakam simhakarnavat// daksine makarakhyam va kundalam simhameva va/ patrakundalamanyatra vamakarne visesatah// athava karnayugale vrttakundalakam nyaset/ jatamakutasamyuktam nanabharanabhusitam// yajnopavitasamyuktam sarparatkankananvitam/ evam sukhasanam proktam rajarastrasukhavaham// (Silparatna, II, 22, 1-6)