Mahalakshmi (2) - Kerala Mural Archive

Alangad, ASG_P034 — Lakshmi: full panel view

Detail Photos

Alangad, ASG_P034 — Lakshmi: detail view

Deity: Lakshmi Location: Alangad Sree Santana Gopala Murthy Temple Theme: Non-narrative Visual Feature: Background pattern Visual Feature: Facial expression detail Visual Feature: Hand gesture (mudra)Visual Feature: Ornamentation

This might be the image of Goddess Lakshmi seated on a throne, surrounded by her attendants. She can be identified by one of her upper arms holding a lotus flower in it. Most of the panel has been faded, so it is difficult to be certain about who is being depicted in this panel.

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Lakshmi
Secondary Figures: Female attendants
Iconographic Form: Mahalakshmi
Iconographic Attributes: This panel consists of image of a goddess wearing a yellow saree with golden border and a blue blouse. She has four arms. One of her visible arms is holding on to a lotus flower. Her other arm is raised as if she is holding something. Her lower arms are not much visible. There is an attendant wearing a blue and green saree with a fan in her hand. There is also another woman in the panel standing beside the central figure.
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 34
Adjacent Panels: Brahmav and Sreeraman

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Mahalakshmi is considered as the goddess of wealth and power. She is the consort of Vishnu and is believed to have been born when the Palari Ocean was churned by asuras and devas in search of the amrit or nectar.
Episode: Non narrative

Condition & Documentation

Condition: Fair
Deterioration Type: Pigment loss
Restoration Status: Unrestored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: Temple authorities
Date of Documentation: 08/08/2024
Artist: Neelakantan Ilayath
Identifier: ASG_P034
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.