Gajalakshmi Murti Wall Hanging - 16 X 24 Inches | Copper Oxidised Wall Hanger/ Wall Decor For Auspicious Vibes

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Gajalakshmi's copper oxidized wall hanging also known as: Gajalakshmi Wall Plaque, Lakshmi with Elephants Wall Art, Copper Gaja-Lakshmi Decor, Ashta Lakshmi Hanging. A highly regarded piece of Hindu devotional art, the Gajalakshmi wall hanging depicts the goddess Lakshmi surrounded by elephants. One of the eight manifestations of Lakshmi, representing riches, fertility, and royal might, is this form, called Gajalakshmi (from the Sanskrit word gaja, which means elephant). The piece acquires an old, rustic patina that grows over time due to this oxidized copper wall hanging.

• Beginning:
Gajalakshmi, also spelled Gajalaxmi, is a notable depiction of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of riches, prosperity, and fertility, who is shown with two elephants flanking her on either side. This representation stands for not only the divine blessings of wealth and prosperity but also reflects subjects of fertility and royal authority. This form has been integrated as one of the Ashta Lakshmi, the eight aspects of Lakshmi that represent various aspects of wealth. The earliest representations of Gajalakshmi may be found on Buddhist stupas such those in Bharhut and Sanchi, dating from the second century BCE.

• Mythology: The Origin of Gajalakshmi?
According to Hindu mythology, Gajalakshmi is considered to have recovered the wealth and authority that Indra had lost when she emerged from the Samudra Manthana, the churning of the ocean. She is seen wearing red clothing, with lotuses in two of her four arms, and the abhaya mudra and varada mudra in the others. Two elephants stand beside her. The elephants are often depicted in depictions of Gaja Lakshmi showering the goddess with water from pots or their trunks. This act of water pouring represents the nourishing rains that are essential to the survival of life and the success of agriculture. The elephants in this representation have a lot of symbolic significance. Drawing from an ancient Hindu notion that links them to clouds, the elephants are frequently seen as symbols of fertilizing rains.

According to mythological tales, the original elephants had wings and traveled the skies, bestowing rain upon the earth. Although they were cursed to stay on the ground after breaking a sage's meditation, they maintained a connection to the sky, which represents the life-giving force of rain that is necessary for plants to thrive. Consequently, Lakshmi's position as a source of fertility and wealth is strengthened by the presence of elephants.

Elephants have traditionally been associated with royalty in India, acting as representations of strength and majesty. As elephants were thought to have an impact on rainfall and agricultural productivity, and as they were essential to royal processions, kings kept elephant stables for both military and ceremonial reasons. As a result, the juxtaposition of elephants with Lakshmi emphasizes the link between wealth and sovereignty, combining the characteristics of the goddess with those of royal authority.

Gajalakshmi is revered in particular in Goa, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, where she is worshiped as Kelbai, Bhauka Devi, or Sateri. Her imagery is frequently found in temple doors and rural shrines, where it is sometimes carved in stone or cast in metal to serve as a protector of wealth. Varalakshmi Vratam, a festival honoring Lakshmi, is the time when Gajalakshmi is most widely worshiped. In particular, agricultural and commercial populations call upon her during Navaratri and Diwali.

• Applications and Uses
To elicit blessings of abundance and protection, these wall hangings are often placed in pooja rooms, lobbies, or living areas. They also receive gifts for housewarmings, weddings, and Diwali.

• Conservation
In order to preserve the oxidized copper finish
Use a dry, gentle cloth to wipe.
Avoid using chemical or water-based cleansers
Keep out of direct sunshine and moisture.

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