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Brass Gaja Lakshmi Statue
7.5 inches high x 4.2 wide x 2 inches
deep
hollow brass Lakshmi Statue
Gajalakshmi, or Gaja Laxmi, Lakshmi with
elephants, is one of the eight important aspects of the Goddess Lakshmi. In this
aspect, the Goddess Laxmi sits atop a fully opened lotus flower signifying a
high level of attainment. Gaja Laxmi is depicated with two elephants (Gaja), one
on each side, pouring water from their trunks.
Gajalakshmi is shown in Padmasana posture with four arms. She holds a lotus in
each of her upper arms and the lower hands are depicted in Abhaya mudra and
Varada mudra (in blessing postures). Gajalakshmi represents prosperity,
happiness and luck, and is the Goddess who brought back all the wealth lost by
Indra, the King of Devas (demi Gods). The giver of animal wealth like cattle and
elephants, Gajalaxmi is the fourth of the eight aspects of Ashtalakshmi, or the
eight aspects of the Goddess Laxmi.
some information borrowed from: hindupad.com
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, happiness
and beauty emerged from the ocean of milk when the Gods churned it to produce
Amrita (divine nectar) and she at once became Vishnu’s consort. She is
pictured as an ideal of slim-waist, full breasted feminine beauty. When she is
depicted separately from Vishnu as in this case, she has four hands: in two of
them she is holding lotus flowers, while the other two bestow the gifts of
well-being and prosperity. When she is depicted with Vishnu, Lakshmi has only
two hands. She sits or stands on the lotus flower, and sometimes has elephants
on either side. The new moon night of November is dedicated to her annual
ceremony. Lakshmi is said to reside in sweet-smelling floral garlands which
bring fortune and wealth to the wearer. She also has a role as a fertility
goddess and is particularly linked to the richness of the soil.
Brass Gajalakshmi or Gaja Laksmi
Statue
7.5 inches high
Very nicely forged Gaja Lakshmi Statue
Heavy and Substantial at almost 4 pounds
$99.00
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