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SOLD Lakshmi Statue Engulfed in Vegetation 72"

SOLD Lakshmi Statue Engulfed in Vegetation 72"
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Materials: Carved & Painted Mango Tree Wood

Total Height Including Base: 72 inches

Base Width & Depth: 20 x 6 inches

Weight: 67 pounds

Item # 59w23a

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  • Description
  • About Lakshmi
  • Care

  • This piece boasts the beautiful figure of Lakshmi holding two lotus flowers on a lotus base with parrots, peacocks and fruit in the canopy surrounding her.  The magnificent canopy is filled with wandering tendrils of plants, mangoes and three parrots.  Flanking Lakshmi's legs are three peacocks with beautifully colored plumage.  Beneath Lakshmi are two dancing women.  This sculpture would be a great match with a 6 foot sculpture carving of Saraswati.

    This sculpture is a one of a kind wood statue hand carved by the wood artists of South India.  The sculpture pictured is the only sculpture Lotus Sculpture has like this in our store.  When you order this piece you will receive this exact sculpture.  It is truly one of a kind as there is only one made exactly like this! 

    The painting scheme is adopted from the bright colors used in south Indian temples.  The temples are known for their large gopurams or towers that rise up into the sky decorated with various gods and goddesses.  The gopurams are painted in vibrant colors which mirror the vibrant life of south India.

  • "Beautiful goddess seated on a chariot, delighted by songs on lustful elephants, bedecked with lotuses, pearls and gems, lustrous as fire, radiant as gold, resplendent as the sun, calm as the moon, mistress of cows and horses - take away poverty and misfortune bring joy, riches, harvest and children."

    Draped in red saree, bedecked with gold ornaments, seated on a lotus, pot in hand, flanked by white elephants, the image of Lakshmi adorns most Hindu homes and business establishments.

    Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness.  She holds the promise of material fulfillment and contentment.  She is described as restless, whimsical yet maternal, with her arms raised to bless and to grant her blessings.

    Shri is the sacred name of Lakshmi.  Shri is written atop most documents and spoken before addressing a god, teacher holy man or any revered individual.  The word evokes grace, affluence abundance, auspiciousness and authority.  When the word is spoken or written an aura of holiness is established.  Whatever follows is imbued with divine blessing.  Just as the word "Om" is associated with the mystical side of life, Shri is associated with the material side of existence.

    Lakshmi represents the beautiful and bountiful aspect of nature.  As Bhoodevi, the earth-goddess, she nurtures life; as Shreedevi, the goddess of fortune, she bestows power, pleasure and prosperity on those who deserve her grace.  To realize her, one must respect the laws of life and appreciate the wonders of existence.


    Click here to learn more about Lakshmi

  • Dust the piece as needed. If you would like the piece to shine use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the statue.