A Hindu deity is generally identified by ornaments, color of dress, weapons and instruments mostly musical. The same deity may have more than one form and in dhyana shloka (verses uttered in meditation before worship), various ornaments are referred to. Anklets, bangles, armlets, a gold chain or pearl necklace, rings and crowns are commonly found. The same deity can appear in different forms – Nataraja (the dancing Shiva), Ardhanarishwara (an image of Shiva representing both male and female principles), Bhikshatana (the form of Shiva carrying a begging bowl), and so on. Some deities have one or more identifying ornaments. For instance, Vishnu wears the famous jewel Kaustubha on his breast. This gem emerged from the milky ocean when it was being churned. Vaijayanti is Vishnu’s necklace, made of five gems set together. Shiva has snakes as his ornaments. Nala and Kubera, two celestial beings, are said to have taken the form of the two earrings of Shiva. Shiva is also