Lakshmi lustrated by a pair of elephants

India, Malavli-Lonavla, near Pune

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Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and happiness, fertility, and prosperity, being lustrated by celestial elephants. Honoring her dual role as Vishnu’s consort, she is here represented with four arms, enthroned on a lotus in a contemporary setting.

Lakshmi lustrated by a pair of elephants, Chromolithograph, India, Malavli-Lonavla, near Pune

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