In the
Rupamandana, Batuka Bhairava is prescribed to be depicted with eight arms, in which six hold the
khatvanga (club), the
pasha (whip), the shula (spear), the
damaru (drum), the
kapala (skullcup), and a snake, with the other two carrying a piece of flesh and expressing the
abhaya mudra. A dog is stated to be depicted nearby, the same shade as the deity. The Sharadatilaka Tantra text prescribes various depictions of the deity according to their
sattva,
rajas, and
tamas gunas. ==References==