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Lakshmī (Hindu deity)

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Images featuring Lakshmī (Hindu deity)

24 images from works
  • Vishnu resting on the ocean accompanied by Lakshmi, Tumbara, Hanuman, Narada, Garuda and Brahma sitting on a lotus. Chromolithograph.
  • Lakshmi lustrated by two elephants. Watercolour, 18--.
  • The holy Cow personified as World Mother with many Sanskrit verses. Chromolithograph.
  • Anointment of Lakshmi. Gouache drawing.
  • The ten Madavidyas. Chromolithograph.
  • The cow as mother of the world: with pictures of Hindu deities all over its body. Coloured lithograph.
  • A heavily jewelled Lakshmi with a halo. Chromolithograph.
  • Double picture: Vishnu as Satyanarayan with worshipper, Lakshi as Satya Lakshmi. Transfer lithograph.
  • Lakshmi being anointed by elephants. Chromolithograph.
  • Page 124: Lakshmi on her mount Garuda coming across an enthroned Ganesha with his rat. Gouache drawing.

Works from the collections

26 works

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    A goddess on a flowering plant holding a baby elephant, could either be Lakshmi or Parvati. Watercolour drawing.

    | Reference: 26101i
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    Lakshmi on her lotus in the water with elephant. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

    Ravi Varma, 1848-1906. | Reference: 26647i
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    Consecration of Sri Lakshmi by the Elephants of Directions. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 25996i
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    Page 124: Lakshmi on her mount Garuda coming across an enthroned Ganesha with his rat. Gouache drawing.

    | Reference: 27374i
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    Vishnu and Lakshmi on an elephant meeting Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha on a bull while Brahma watches in heaven. Chromolithograph.

    | Reference: 26223i

Related topics

Hindu goddesses
Hindu mythology
Hindu gods
Elephants
Lotus
Hindu symbolism
Garuḍa (Mythical bird)
Legendary Creatures
Religion
Moon

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