GAJA LAKSHMI LAMP SOUTH INDIA SHIVA PARVATI WITH MURUGAN

SHIVA PARVATI WITH MURUGAN

including his own son Prahlada

These dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom form a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri

Shiva brought it back to life as a spirit and sent it to Earth to protect the people and steer them from evil to good

a dowry box given as a part of the bride’s trousseau or as a merchant’s storage box

GAJA LAKSHMI LAMP SOUTH INDIA SHIVA PARVATI WITH MURUGANGAJA LAKSHMI LAMPGaja lakshmi oil lamp (also called Devi Kamakshi lamp) in bronze with engraving of Goddess Lakshmi in the center flanked by two elephants (gaja) with an arch crowned by kirtimukha at the top. The base also depicts two swans with another kirtimukha and two dwarapalakas (guardians) on either side. Gaja Lakshmi sculptures are seen at the entrances of most temples in India. Considered as auspicious and a sign of new beginnings and good