underscoring themes of virtue
which venerates Shiva as the supreme lord
is adapted here with the base merely suggestive of his typical imagery
each holding the special weapon of one of the gods
This sculpture represents Ravi
Soma the Moon God on an Antelope navagraha underscoring themes of virtueRepresentation of Chandra or Soma, the Hindu Moon God. The deity is depicted seated elegantly atop an antelope. His two front hands form mudras (sacred gestures); the right hand is in the 'Abhaya Mudra,' symbolizing protection, assurance, and dispelling fear. The left hand forms the 'Varada Mudra,' symbolizing generosity, compassion. In his upper right hand, he holds a mace, a symbol of authority and power, while in his upper left hand, he holds a