Cast and then finished by hand with good details. Lakshmi is Lord Vishnu's consort, and the goddess of wealth and good fortune. She may sit at Lord Vishnu's feet or be depicted standing or sitting next to him. She is also seen reclining on Lord Vishnu's chest. She usually has two arms when she is worshiped with Lord Vishnu, and four arms when she is worshiped alone. She appeared when the demigods and demons churned the milk ocean. She sits or stands on a lotus, and often holds a lotus flower. When she has four arms, she holds lotuses in her two upper hands. Gold coins may be seen dropping from her lower two hands, or her lower hands may be in a boon-giving posture. She is normally a bright golden color. Lakshmi is often seen in paintings half submerged in water with two elephants on either side of her. She has two elephants who spray bathing water on her. Rukmini, the wife of Lord Krishna and Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, are incarnations of Lakshmi. She sometimes rides on the back of Garuda, along with Lord Vishnu. There are no temples dedicated exclusively to Lakshmi, but she is usually worshiped as a side deity in Vishnu temples. She is also seen in deity form on the main altar of Vishnu temples, usually at the Lord's feet. She is worshiped in most people's homes-many Hindus have a picture of Lakshmi on their home altars-to attain wealth. People do not generally know that Lakshmi is fickle, and that unless she is worshiped with her consort, Lord Vishnu, her mercy will only be temporary. The Dipawali festival of light (October/November) is associated with Lakshmi. Houses are brightly lit by lamps because it is believed that wealth (Lakshmi) will not enter a house which is dark. Most houses are decorated with oil lamps and electric lights on this day. |
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