Lakshmi

Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu one of the 3 major Hindu gods (trimurti), is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, youth and beauty. she is often depicted on oil lamps (diya) in a yoga posture on a double lotus with four arms flanked by an elephant with raised trunks pouring water over her symbolizing her ability to provide fertility, abundance, prosperity and good luck.She promises devotees both material and spiritual attainment and personal charm and is particularly popular due to her connection with Diwali, the festival of light, which celebrates the victory of light over darkness or good over evil. The third and most festive day of Diwali is dedicated to Laxmi who represents both material and spiritual wealth. Lakshmi is also found in Jain temples, early Buddhist stupas and cave temples.

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  • Antique Brass Vishnu Oil Lamp (Diya), India (9571B-PAH) $165

    $165.00

    Metal oil lamps (diyas) made for deities in Hinduism are recognized by distinct designs, symbols or figures which identify specific deities toĀ  devotees wish to offer their prayers used in homes and temples for daily prayers (puja). This heavy brass antique votive from India is a Vishnu diya with a shallow yoni shaped cup, short…

  • Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500A-WAH)

    $155.00
    H: 3.875ā€ Dia: 3.875ā€ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique brass vessel was a daily measuring bowl for rice or other grains made by Dhokra metalsmiths from Eastern India using the same lost wax casting process for millennia. Extremely labor intensive and time consuming, each piece is one-of-a-kind. Dhokra items are beautifully and intricately decorated with simple uncomplicated forms.Ā This charming piece is a typical grain measure and has a handle for hanging and decorated with horizontal striations across the top and bordered by downward striated triangles with a smooth patina from age and use.Ā This bowl were regarded as a symbol of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and was prized by villagers who could afford them for puja home worship and placed on a home altar.

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  • Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500D-JAH) $155

    $155.00
    H: 3.5ā€ Dia: 3.75ā€ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique brass vessel was a daily measuring bowl for rice or other grains made by Dhokra metal smiths from Eastern India using the same lost wax casting process for over 4000 years. Extremely labor intensive and time consuming, each piece is one-of-a-kind. Dhokra items are beautifully and intricately decorated with simpleĀ uncomplicated forms.Ā  This charming piece has a handle for hanging with horizontal striations and downward striated triangles with a smooth patina fromĀ age and use. This type of bowl was regarded as a symbol of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and was prized by villagers who could afford them for puja home worship and placed on a home altar.

  • Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E-NAH)

    $155.00
    H: 3.875ā€ Dia: 4.125ā€ | FREE SHIPPING IN CNTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique brass vessel was a daily measuring bowl for rice or other grains made by Dhokra metal smiths from Eastern India using the same lost wax casting process for over 4000 years. Extremely labor intensive and time consuming, each piece is one-of-a-kind. Dhokra items are beautifully and intricately decorated with simpleĀ uncomplicated forms.Ā  This charming piece has a handle for hanging with horizontal striations and downward striated triangles with a smooth patina fromĀ age and use. This type of bowl was regarded as a symbol of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and was prized by villagers who could afford them for puja home worship and placed on a home altar.

     

  • Antique Dhokra Brass Rice/Grain Measuring Bowl, India (9500B-VAH) $155

    $155.00
    H: 4.25ā€ Dia: 4ā€ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique brass vessel was a daily measuring bowl for rice or other grains made by Dhokra metal smiths from Eastern India using the same lost wax casting process for over 4000 years. Extremely labor intensive and time consuming, each piece is one-of-a-kind. Dhokra items are beautifully and intricately decorated with simpleĀ  uncomplicated forms.Ā  This charming piece has handle for hanging with horizontal striations and downward striated triangles with a smooth patina fromĀ  age and use. This type of bowl was regarded as a symbol of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and was prized by villagers who could afford them for puja home worship and placed on a home altar.

  • Antique Dhorka Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500C-VAH) $155

    $155.00
    H: 3.75ā€ Dia: 3.75ā€ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique brass vessel was a daily measuring bowl for rice or other grains made by Dhokra metal smiths from Eastern India using the same lost wax casting process for over 4000 years. Extremely labor intensive and time consuming, each piece is one-of-a-kind. Dhokra items are beautifully and intricately decorated with simpleĀ uncomplicated forms.Ā  This charming piece has a handle for hanging with horizontal striations and downward striated triangles with a smooth patina fromĀ age and use. This type of bowl was regarded as a symbol of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and was prized by villagers who could afford them for puja home worship and placed on a home altar.

  • Antique Lakshmi Oil Lamp, India (9508D-PBE) SPECIAL PRICE

    $245.00
    H: 5″Ā  W: 3.25″Ā  D:3.875″Ā  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This brass oil lamp diya is decorated with an image on front and back of Lakshmi seated on a lotus, full-breasted and broad hipped, beneficently smiling and being lustrated (showered by water) by elephants, symbolizing rain clouds bringing water and life to the land and that unwavering effort to adhere to spiritual teachings and governed by wisdom and purity leads to both material and spiritual prosperity.

  • Antique/Vintage Votive Silver Puja Spoon, India (3892BES) $225

    $225.00

    A puja tray in Hinduism consists of a bell to welcome the gods and dismiss evil, oil lamps (diya) for illumination and focus on deities, an incense burner to purify the air, container of water, a container of kumkum or sindoor powder for markings called a tikka on the forehead and a spoon for water-serving…

  • Framed Beadwork Tapestry (Toran), India (1426LBL)

    $495.00

    An Indian toran or bandhanwar is a beadwork tapestry traditionally placed at home doorways and thresholds and symbolize warmth, positivity, and protection. Their origin lies in ancient Hindu religious texts which are part of the Vedas, the vast genre of Indian literature that includes myths, legends, traditional philosophy, lore and rituals (circa 1500-1000 BC). They…

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