Lakshmi, The Goddess of Wealth

As the goddess of wealth, prosperity, good harvests,a and of love, Lakshmi is one of the most popular goddesses of the Hindus. Also called Sri, the beautiful, she is the epitome of feminine beauty. Lakshmi is the gentle and generous provider of riches and so every Hindu home has its shrine to her, as do workplaces. The presence of Lakshmi brings good fortune and wen she leaves she takes fortune with her. So the radiant Lakshmi who is easy to please is propitiated with puja and flowers everyday.

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Gifts and Collectibles King Rama Religious Brass Sculpture

Collectible figurines from India for religious and inspirational purposes. Statues and sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. All carvings are doing in uniquely Indian style in brass. Brass is any alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. Brass is a substitution alloy. Brass has a muted yellow color, somewhat similar to gold. It is relatively resistant to tarnishing, and is often used as decoration and for coins. The craft is practiced by the people of the Kansari caste who can be broadly described as metal smiths while a particular variety, dhokra, is practiced mainly by sithulias and hand carved by some of the finest sculpture artists of India. The largest concentration of the former is Kantilo and Balakati in Puri district although fairly substantial numbers are found in Cuttack, Ganjam and Sambalpur districts. Lord Rama or Ramachandra was a king of Ayodhya in ancient India. The statue is in antique finish and made of Pure brass. A beautifully carved brass figurine of god Rama in a flautist posture is simply beautiful as a home decorative item. The delicately carved brass figurine of god Rama in a standing posture is both graceful and elegant. In Hinduism, Lord Rama is considered to be the seventh Avatar(incarnate) of Vishnu and a lila-avatara described in Bhagavata Purana. Rama is one of the most popular figures and deities in Vaisnavism and its religious scriptures in South and Southeast Asia. Born as the eldest son of Kaushalya and Dasharatha, king of Ayodhya, Rama is referred to within Hinduism as Maryada Purushottama, literally the Perfect Man or Lord of Restrictions. The legend of Rama is deeply influential and popular in the societies of the Indian subcontinent and across South East Asia. Rama is revered for his unending compassion, courage and devotion to religious values and duty. Pure Handcrafted Brass Statue in Antique look. No other material included. The high quality of pure Brass ensures it's longevity, Indian history of handicraft is the proof of that. Lord Rama, the Supreme Being worshiped in his varied manifestations and incarnations is nicely portrayed in this brass statue. A very nice home improvement item for you and your family.