Dattatreya with Swami Samarth, diorama

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<p>Swami Samarth is considered the third incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. He is seen here seated under a banyan tree, in front of Lord Dattatreya.&nbsp;</p><p>Lord Dattatreya appears is that of an ascetic with 3 heads &amp; 6 arms (symbolizing the unification of the three Gods Brahma, Vishnu &amp; Shiva). His whole body is covered with Vibhuti (holy ash). He has an aura of a rising Sun around him and has lustrous Jatta (long hair) tied in a knot over his head. His arms are seen to be holding various objects each of which has a spiritual connotation. Thus, he is seen with a Mala (rosary), Kamandalu (holy pot), Damaru (holy musical instrument), Trishul (trident), Shankh (conch) and Chakra (a holy weapon).</p><p>A cow with him represents the mother earth and four dogs at his feet, the four Vedas (the Holiest Hindu scriptures).&nbsp;</p><p>Out of the 24 incarnations of God described in Shrimad Bhagawat (a Holy Scripture), the incarnation in the form of “Dattatreya Avadhoot” (Dattatreya the Ascetic) is the sixth one.</p><p>If you like my models, consider supporting my Patreon!</p><p>Thanks to my wonderful patrons Kevin M Souza, Erkki Paumannen and Salvatore Familia</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/makinggodsofindia</p>