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In Hindu mythology, Gajalakshmi is regarded to have restored the wealth and power lost by Indra when she rose from the Samudra Manthana, the churning of the ocean. She is the form of the goddess who stands for animal wealth, as well as other symbols of wealth that represent strength.
A four armed figure of Gaja-Lakshmi seated cross-legged on a rectangular pedestal, with a row of seven purna-kalasa in front, and two devotees seated on either side. The facial features are mutilated. In both the upper hands, she holds a lotus flower, each supporting on an elephant which is bathing the deity. In both the lower hands she carries purna- kalasas. She wears a coronet, earrings, necklace, scarf around the shoulders, and a waistcloth wore with a girdle. A trefoil arch at the back ...
Aug 14, 2015 · Gajalakshmi is the Goddess who brought back all the wealth lost by Indra, the King of Devas (demi Gods). She is the giver of animal wealth such as cattle and elephants. Gajalaxmi is the fourth aspect of Ashtalakshmi (eight aspects of Goddess Laxmi). Gajalakshmi vrat or Puja dedicated to Gajalaxmi is performed on Bhadrapad Shukla Dashami.
Nov 12, 2023 · The Gaja-Lakshmi form is a form of Goddess Lakshmi with one or more than one Elephant. The word Lakshmi itself signifies a sign of beauty, the mark of royal power, luck, prosperity, grace, happiness, royal domain and good fortune.Usually Lakshmi appears in eight forms namely, Vidya Lakshmi with power of learning.
This suggests that the literary description of the glory of Gajalakshmi was manifested in the art form and was in vogue before 200-100 BCE. Though Lakshmi, sitting on a lotus flanked by elephants, was a common depiction in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples, some variations regarding the lotuses under the elephant's legs and the stone slabs are interesting.
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May 16, 2021 · The imagery depiction of Sri Lakshmi in earliest form of Indian iconographic art has followed various modes. In Bharhut there is a magnificent pillar relief depicting a standing female figure in samapadasthanaka posture with her right hand holding a flower, (as per Coomaraswamy it is a lotus), while her left hand hangs by her side.
