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Gajalakshmi
Unknown1810-12
Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Bangalore, India
The iconic representation of Lakshmi goes back to 2nd century B.C. The word `Lakshmi' signifies beauty, is a mark of power, luck, prosperity, grace, happiness, royal domain and good fortune. Lakshmi is also regarded as divine. She is Shakti (energy), Prakriti (nature), Grace (daya), Kirti (celebrity), Jaya (success) and Maya (creative). Lakshmi is also associated with elephants. Elephant are a symbol of fertility, royal splendour and authority.
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Details
- Title: Gajalakshmi
- Creator: Unknown
- Creator Nationality: Indian
- Date: 18th Century
- Date Created: 1810-12
- Location Created: Tamil Nadu, India
- Type: Wood carving/artifact
- External Link: http://www.sgmf.co.in/
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