Lalitasana

Glossary

A pose found in the religious art of Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, it is also known as “the royal position.” The figure is typically depicted sitting on a throne with the left leg tucked inwards and the right leg dangling in such a manner that it is in resting on the ground or on an object. Several deities have also been depicted sitting on their vahana or mount in this posture.

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Lalitasana%newline%A pose found in the religious art of Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, it is also known as "the royal position." The figure is typically depicted sitting on a throne with the left leg tucked inwards and the right leg dangling in such a manner that it is in resting on the ground or on an object. Several deities have also been depicted sitting on their vahana or mount in this posture.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Lalitasana”. Accessed March 29, 2023. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/lalitasana/
MLA	“Lalitasana.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/lalitasana/. Accessed 29, March, 2023.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Lalitasana. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/lalitasana/. (Accessed: 29, March, 2023)