7'' Ashtalakshmi Set | Madhuchista Vidhana (Lost-Wax) | Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai

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Do not be fooled by the seemingly small scale of these group of eight ‘panchaloha’ bronze images, for it is in their combined presentation that we truly witness the energetic and creative forces of the divine – the inherently female tendencies of Shakti, manifested here in the eight forms of Lakshmi.

As Vishnu’s eternally powerful consort and forming the ‘Tridevi’ of Hindu goddesses, Lakshmi’s veneration as that of the most powerful Mother Goddess is absolute, and her embodiment of energy prevalent all across Indic faiths and cultic thought.

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Specifications

	PHC316
	Bronze
	7 inch Height X 4 inch Width X 49 inch Depth
	Weight 17.40 kg

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While her traditional iconography presents her with the elegant image of a golden-coloured woman serenading upon her devotees with two lotuses, and dispelling fears and granting boons, the ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ group of avatars further elaborate on several benevolent and fearsome attributes – these include the ‘khanda’ or sword, the bow and arrow, the ‘trishula’ or trident, the ‘chakra’ or discus, the ‘gada’ or mace, and the ‘ankusha’ or goad, among others. We also witness the presence of several mounts, from the ever-constant lotus to animals like the owl, eagle, lion, and elephant. The combined figurative, mythological, and perhaps literal power of these attributes is to ultimately provide the eight forms of wealth, which range from prosperity and fertility to strength, progeny, and power.

Our understanding of the iconographic conventions of these eight avatars of Lakshmi comes from the Ashta Lakshmi Stotram. In the images presented here, from the far left, we have Dhana Lakshmi as the goddess of material wealth, Santana Lakshmi as the goddess of off-springs and progeny, Adi Lakshmi as the primeval great goddess and the goddess of spiritual wealth, Gaja Lakshmi as the goddess of power and strength, Vijaya Lakshmi as the goddess of victory, Vidya Lakshmi as the goddess of wisdom, Dhanya Lakshmi as the goddess of good harvest and grains, and Veera/or Dhairya Lakshmi as the goddess of courage and/or the goddess of patience and self-restraint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid. To know more about how bronze statues are made, please read our article on Panchaloha Bronze Statues. Whereas, brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow.
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A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
Q. Can I return the statue ?

A. Of course you can return a statue. Returns need to be initiated within seven (7) days after delivery. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more about our Return Policy, please visit Return Policy.
Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, a new bronze statue has to be made. To know more, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.