Title: Goddess Laxmi
Date: 10th Cen. CE
Dynasty/Style: Andhra
Provenance: (Surface Find) Tank Bund, Chowdamma Temple, Gangapuram, Jadcherla Mandal, Mahboobnagar Dist, TS
Medium: Stone
Dimensions (mm): L 68 x W 59 x Th 27
Weight: 154 gm
Source of Acquisition: Surface Collection
Condiction: Dust, soil particles present
Credit Line: Dr. E Sivanagi Reddy
Accession Number: PIF000FG5
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Lakshmi is one of the most celebrated deities in India, revered as the goddess of prosperity and wealth since early historic times. This stone sculpture depicts Chaturbhuja Lakshmi, traditionally shown with four arms, although two of them are broken. Seated gracefully, she holds a half-blown lotus in her upper left hand and a mace in her upper right hand. Dressed in a saree and adorned with a crown and various ornaments, this figure embodies both divine beauty and strength. Lakshmi is especially worshipped during the festival of Diwali for eternal opulence.
Dust and abrasion marks are present. The reverse surface is plain.
