Gaja Lakshmi - Museum Replica of Panchaloha Idol

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Gaja Lakshmi – A form of Ashta Lakshmi – Mythical MusingsGaja Lakshmi, meaning "Lakshmi with elephants," is a significant manifestation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, embodying prosperity, good fortune, abundance, and fertility. She is depicted as a four-armed goddess, seated on a lotus in a yogic posture, and flanked by two elephants who shower her with water from their trunks. This imagery originates from ancient mythology, referencing the puranic stories of Lakshmi's birth and her connection to elephants, and she is worshipped for material and spiritual blessings, especially during festivals like Diwali.

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