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 LIST OF IMAGES. I. Kodanda Rama, (Silver.) A large Image, of Rama, which is extending an arrow with his right hand, and holds the bow with his left, he is clad in martial attire and stands on a pedestal, a qui* ver is slung across his back. This idol is generally wor* shipped at the Hindu Temples of the Vaishnava Religion and in the Houses of married people. S and 3. Khelana Krishna, (Silver.) A pair of small Images, of the infant Krishna, crawl* ing on the Floor, holding rolls of butter in one hand and leaning on a toy with the other. 4 and 5. Hanuman, (Silver.) Two small Images of the Monkey, /Jam/man; one is put- ting his hand on his mouth, the other closes his hands, they are standing on pedestals : these Images are com- monly worshipped by married people, recluses and rein gious orders among Bramins in the South of India. 6. Garura, (Silver.) A small Image, of the bird of Vishnu : the head of a hawk with a human body, adoring with closed hands, standing on a seat ; he has two imperfect wings over his arms. 7 and 8. Bharata and Satrughna, (Silver.) These two Images are standing, they are Brothers of Rama, quivers of arrows are slung across their shoul- ders. They are well dressed and ornamented, and in the attitude of bending their bows against an Enemy. 9. Sita Ammawar, (Silver.) A standinglmage of the consort of Rama: the sculptur- ed ornaments represent the Jewels, and the golden Nup- tial medal, worn by Hindu women of rank, suspended by a Necklace, also two Bangles : she sits on a Copper Throne with Rama at the time of his installation.