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Lakshmi Statues (also spelled Laxmi)in various styles
Our Lakshmi statues are made in India, although we have carried statues of this goddess that were made in Thailand as well. In general, Indian statues come in the "antique gold" finish, while the Thai statues have an "aged copper" finish applied to them. Lakshmi is the consort of the God Vishnu, and they can often be seen together in paintings, amulets and sculptures. She is also Radha, the wife of Krishna, as he is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. She is believed to be the mother of the Hindu God of Love, Kama (not to be confused with 'Karma,' which is action, or the cumulative effect of deeds). Scroll down to the bottom of this page to read more about this goddess. And in other traditions, she is seen as the one "complete" representation of all the other Hindu Goddesses, so that Lakshmi is an "all encompassing" female energy. And While not being the Goddess of Love, she can be thought of as the embodiment of love in her relation with Vishnu (and her avatars Radha and Sita in their relationships with Krishna and Rama, respectively). Indeed, many Indian mothers instruct their daughters to "be like Sita" in dealings with their husbands. Notes about Lakshmi's depiction in artwork and statuary | |||||||||||||||||