Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Costumes of Deities’ of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
2.13. Costumes of Deities
The costumes of deities also were different on the basis of their manifestations. In Sakalādhikāra of Sage Agastya[1], we come across the costumes reserved for different manifestations of Śiva. Somaskanda wore Dukūla and is sometimes depicted as clad in Vyāghracarma. Vyāghracarma is worn by Naṭeśvara and Dakṣiṇāmūrti also. In addition to tiger skin, an Uttarīya also is reserved for Dakṣiṇāmūrti. Bhikṣāṭanamūrti also is represented as wearing Uttarīya. Umādevi is depicted as clad in Raktāmbara.
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pp.6-11