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Subject: Vishnu and Sridevi: Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune, also known as Shri, and often addressed by poets as the lady of the lotus, is the prime consort of Vishnu. This is the back view of the sculpted image.

Subject: Vishnu and Sridevi: Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune, also known as Shri, and often addressed by poets as the lady of the lotus, is the prime consort of Vishnu.

Subject: Vishnu and Sridevi, front. Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune, also known as Shri, and often addressed by poets as the lady of the lotus, is the prime consort of Vishnu. 

Subject: Sri Lakshmi

Subject: The Hindu Goddess Shri Lakshmi

Subject: Back, The Hindu Goddess Shri Lakshmi

Subject: Vishnu and Lakshmi

Subject: Vishnu and Sridevi, back. Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and fortune, also known as Shri, and often addressed by poets as the lady of the lotus, is the prime consort of Vishnu. This is the back view of the sculpted image.

Subject: Vishnu on Serpent, Brahma emerges from lotus growing from Vishnu\'s navel, with Lakshmi, Hanuman and Garuda at his feet. Published by Chitra Shala Press, Poona, Maharashtra.

Subject: Trikuta front-hall (mukhamandapa); Painted ceiling; the samavasarana structure; the Lakshmivara-mandapa with the Gandhakuti in the centre

Subject: Narasimha Lakshmi, seated, back view

Subject: Narasimha Lakshmi, seated, profile view

Subject: Gaja Lakshmi; The scene depicts the goddess Lakshmi, a symbol of prosperity, being lustrated by two elephants who represent the rain clouds that bring water and life to the land.

Subject: Enclosure, Vishnu as Vamana or Trivikrama, left side: Lakshmi

Subject: Narasimha Lakshmi, seated, front view

Subject: Utkala Laxmi Tie & Dye Cotton Saree. The body of the saree has different forms of lotus, placed in the center of the square formed by intersecting floral ikat lines both horizontally and longitudinally. The border and anchal (end) also have lotus motifs. This saree is popularly known as 'Utkal Laxmi' because lotus is associated with Goddess Lakshmi. This is the main traditional double ikat saree of Sambalpur area of Odisha. This saree was procured from Ghanashyam Meher.

Subject: Machha Check Jhuti Saree. Jhoti Chitta is a traditional Odia white art mostly shown in rural areas of Odisha. It is made during festivals like marriage, Manabasa Gurubara and Raja Praba. The tradition of jhoti chitas has been utilized used to make saree prints. The anchal has the jhoti and laxmipada (feet of Goddess Lakshmi) design. This saree was procured from weaver Bhagabana Meher.

Subject: Shankha (Conch). A shankha is a conch shell of ritual and religious importance in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hindu mythology, the shankha is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver god Vishnu and is abode of his consort, goddess Lakshmi.

Subject: Lakshmi. A stone sculpture of the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi. Odisha’s most recognized craft is stone carving. Odisha’s maharanas (stone carvers) sculpt in stones with simple tools by first outlining the figure on a stone block. The outline is incised to mark the shape of the motif and then the figure is carved. Stone carved sculptures are made for iconic sculptures from Odisha’s temples and idols of Hindu deities. This is an in-house artefact of the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Fragment, Lakshmi

Subject: Vishnu and Lakshmi

Subject: Vishnu and Lakshmi

Subject: Surya Saree. This saree has a traditional anchal (end) with motifs of flowers and laxmipada (feet of Goddess Lakshmi). The body has an all-over design of the surya (sun) motif. The color scheme of the saree is red and orange. This saree was procured from weaver Bhagabana Meher.

Subject: Pediment with Sri Lakshmi; Fa?ade of a Domestic Shrine