Vasundhara- she who is the source of wealth, is a revered deity of the Newari community in Nepal, seen as an equivalent of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who bestows eternal wealth on her devotees. As the deity who protects and nurtures material wealth in all forms- money as well as agricultural produce, Vasundhara is also comparable to Bhudevi, the Earth goddess in Hinduism. In this divine copper statue from Nepal, Vasundhara is depicted in a powerful six-armed form, signifying her bountiful nature. She carries the rosary, jeweled plant, a fruit, the pot of amrita or ambrosia, grains, and a book- symbols of her all-encompassing nature, through which she nourishes every aspect of human needs.
The form of Vasundhara is heavenly, with an eternal youthfulness conveyed through her graceful features, adorned with ornaments and rich clothes. Her throne is an inverted lotus flower, a popular seat of Buddhist deities, and a symbol of the origin of the Universe and wisdom. Sitting in the regal Maharajalilasana pose, Vasundhara has her foot extended on a beautiful lotus, as a refuge to those who seek her benevolence.
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