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Atlantia · 3rd December 2008, 08:01 PM

Cant make out if those are straight horns, long ears, or a hat!
Hayagriva is the horse headed form of Lord Vishnu. Sometimes depicted wearing a conical hat? thought it might be him, but two arms seems to rule Hayagriva out. and god of learning..... on an axe?

Could be Kalki, horse headed, two arms, sometimes depicted with a sword, which also gives you a Kali connection as Kalki is Vishnu's last incarnation and will bring to an end the age of Kali.

I'd go for identifying the figure on the other side by what they are holding. Then see if you can find a connection to the animal headed god on the other side.

These can be very difficult!
Look at my avatar! Its a Hamsa bird! Looks like a dragon thats swallowed a viking longship.

3rd December 2008, 08:01 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Cant make out if those are straight horns, long ears, or a hat! Hayagriva is the horse headed form of Lord Vishnu. Sometimes depicted wearing a conical hat? thought it might be him, but two arms seems to rule Hayagriva out. and god of learning..... on an axe? Could be Kalki, horse headed, two arms, sometimes depicted with a sword, which also gives you a Kali connection as Kalki is Vishnu's last incarnation and will bring to an end the age of Kali. I'd go for identifying the figure on the other side by what they are holding. Then see if you can find a connection to the animal headed god on the other side. These can be very difficult! Look at my avatar! Its a Hamsa bird! Looks like a dragon thats swallowed a viking longship.