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Lalita Jayanti is observed on the Purnima, or full moon day, in the month of Magh (January - February)
Lalitha Jayanthi 2026 is Today February 1.

In the 18th Purana, the Brahmanda Purana, there is a holy text titled Lalita Sahasranama. It is considered one of the most important texts in the entire history of human spirituality, and Shaktism gives it particular prominence in their worship of Durga, Lakshmi, Parvati, Kali, among other devis.

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Happy Basant Panchami 🌼
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May this auspicious day bring positivity, peace, and success to your life and home. 💛🙏
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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

#divine #energy #lakshmi #saraswati #gauri #goddess #goddessenergy #sadhana #meditation #prayer #health #wealth #knowledge #education #finance

3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

www.srividyatantram.com

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

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3 primary Goddess forms Lakshmi for Wealth, Saraswati for Knowledge & Gauri for Health. Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026.

Some of the main concerns heard in 2025 were (1) financial concerns (2) children's education (3) relating to health.

To register & for details please message Svtp Coordinator at +91 9961585383

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Tri Devi Sadhana short term workshop of 2026. As obstacles can be a blocker, Vignahara Stotra of Matrika Devis is also included in the course.

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Seven Lucky Gods

In Japanese mythology, the 7 Lucky Gods that are believed to grant good luck & are often represented in netsuke & in artwork. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, beginning in 17th century Japan. 1 of the 7, Jurojin, is said to be based on an actual historical figure.

These deities mostly have their roots as ancient gods of fortune from religions popular in Japan like: from Mahayana Buddhism (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten, Hotei), which came to Japan via China but began in India; & from Chinese Taoism (Fukurokuju & Jurojin); the last 1 (Ebisu) is has a Japanese native ancestry.

In the beginning, these gods were worshipped by merchants as the first 2 (Ebisu & Daikokuten) were gods of business & trade. Other classes of Japanese society looked for gods that could parallel with their professions: Benzaiten as the patron of the arts, Fukurokuju as the patron of the sciences, etc.

In ancient times, these gods were worshipped separately. This rarely happens today. Only when it’s required for the specific god to act on behalf of the applicant.

The 7 Gods of Fortune started being mentioned as a collective in 1420 in Fushimi. This was in order to imitate the processions of the feudal lords, daimyos, of pre-modern Japan.

It’s said that Buddhist priest, Tenkai, picked these gods after speaking with the shogun he served, Iemitsu Tokugawa. This was at the order of seeking whoever possessed the perfect virtues: longevity, fortune, popularity, sincerity, kindness, dignity, & magnanimity. Shortly after this, Kano Yasunobu, a famous artist of the time.

List of the deities:

• Ebisu: From the era of the gods Izanami & Izanagi, Ebisu is the only 1 whose beginnings are purely Japanese. He’s the god of prosperity & wealth in business, & of plenitude & abundance in crops, cereals, & food in general. He’s the patron of fishermen & is shown with fishermen’s costumes such as a typical hat, a fishing rod in his right hand & a fish that is either a carp, a hake, a codfish, a sea bass, or any large fish. In general, that symbolizes abundance in meals, like a feast or banquet. It’s now common to see his figure in restaurants where fish is served in huge amounts of in household kitchens.
• Daikokuten: He’s the God of commerce & prosperity. He’s sometimes considered the patron of cooks, farmers, bankers, & a protector of crops. He’s also considered a demon hunter. Legend says that the god Daikokuten hung a talisman on the branch of a tree in his garden &, by using this as a trap, was able to catch a demon. This god is known for his smile, his short legs, & the hat on his head. He’s usually shown with a bag full of valuable objects. Daikokuten’s popular imagery started as a syncretic conflation of the Buddhist death deity, Mahakala, with the Shinto deity, Okuninushi. Syncretic conflation is a blending of different belief systems practices or traditions into a new, single, & often confusing or contradictory whole. The Japanese name Daikoku is a direct translation of the Sanskrit name Mahakala, which means “Great Blackness.” Per the Butsuzozui compendium of 1690, Daikoku can also manifest as a female known as Daikokunyo (literally, She of Great Blackness) or Daikokutennyo (literally, She of Great Blackness of the Heavens).
• Bishamonten: Bishamonten’s origins can be traced back to Hinduism. But he has been adopted into Japanese culture. He comes from the Hindu god Kubera & is also from the name Vaisravana. He’s the god of fortune in war & battles. He’s also connected with authority & dignity. He’s the protector of those who follow the rules & behave properly. As the patron of fighters, he was represented dressed in armor & a helmet. He’s often seen carrying a pagoda. He also acts the protector of holy sites & important places & wields a spear to fight against the evil spirits. He’s usually shown in pictures with a hoop of fire.
• Benzaiten: Benzaiten’s origin is found in Hinduism. As she comes from the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She’s the only Fukujin in modern grouping. She’s named in a number of ways: Benzaiten, Benten, Bentensama, or Benzaitennyo. When she was adapted from Buddhism, she was given the qualities of financial fortune, talent, beauty, & music among others. Often she shows up with a Torii. She’s depicted as a smart, beautiful woman with all the aforementioned attributes. She carries a biwa, a Japanese traditional lute-like instrument, & is normally accompanied by a white snake. She’s the patron of artists, writers, dances, & geisha.
• Jurojin: He’s considered the incarnation of the southern pole star, Jurojin, is the god of the elderly & of longevity in Japanese Buddhist mythology. It’s said that the legendary Juroujin is based on a real person who lived in ancient times. He was approximately 1.82 meters (or 5.97 feet) tall with a very long head. Besides his unique skull, he’s shown with a long white beard, riding a deer, & is often accompanied by a 1500-year crane (the bird) & a tortoise. These are symbols of his affinity with long lives. In addition, he is usually represented under a peach tree. The fruit of this tree is considered, by Chinese Taoism, being able to prolong life. In his hand, he holds a crane & a book or a scroll. The wisdom of the world remains written in its pages. Jurojin enjoys rice & wine &is a very cheerful figure.
• Hotei: He’s the god of fortune, guardian of children, patron of diviners, & barmen. He’s also the god of popularity. He’s shown as a fat, smiling, bald man with a curly moustache. He always appears half-naked. His clothes aren’t wide enough to cover his huge belly. He blessed the Chinese. They nicknamed him “Cho-Tei-Shi” or “Ho-Tei-Shi,” meaning ‘bag of old clothes.’ Hotei was a Zen priest. His looks & some of his actions were against their moral code. His looks made him look like a naughty person & he didn’t have a fixed place to sleep. He carries a bag on his shoulders. The bag was loaded with fortunes for those who believe in his virtues. Hotei’s traits & virtues are contentment, magnanimity, & happiness. Hotei’s original Chinese name was Kaishi. According to legend, he passed away in March 916. The Japanese began to believe in Hotei during the Edo era. The reasoning for why the Japanese have such a great respect for this god comes from a legend that says that, before Zen Buddhism came to Japan, an alternative Buddhist thought was extended by a priest of suspicious aesthetic, who was actually was a manifestation of Miroku. Miroku was the patron of those who couldn’t be saved by the beliefs of Buddha. Hotei was later observed & accepted by the Japanese as a 2nd Miroku.
• Fukurokuju: (Sometimes omitted) The god Fukurokuju also has his beginnings in China. It’s believed that he used to be a hermit during the Chinese Song dynasty. He’s distinguished for being a reincarnation of the Taoist god, Hsuan-wu. He’s the god of wisdom, luck, longevity, wealth, & happiness. This god receives certain credits, such as being 1 of the Chinese philosophers who could live without eating called breatharian. He’s the only god who was said to have the ability to resurrect the dead. Fukurokuju is portrayed by the size of his head, being almost as large as the size of his whole body. He’s represented wearing traditional Chinese costumes. He normally carries a cane in 1 hand & a scroll with writings about the world in the other hand. He’s usually accompanied by a turtle, a crow, or a deer. These animals are frequently used in Japan to symbolize a long life. It’s also said that he likes to play chess. He’s the patron of chess players. The characteristics of Fukurokuju & Jurojin overlap as they both trace back to the Chinese Taoist deity. Nanjilaoren, which is why Fukurokuju’s position is sometimes granted instead to the goddess Kichijoten, as in Butsuzosui compendium of 1783. The Butsuzosui compendium is a collection of Buddhist iconographic sketches said to have been painted by Hidenobu Tosa of the Tosa school. Originally published in 1690 in 5 volumes.
• Kichijoten: (Sometimes omitted) She’s also known as Kisshoten or Kisshoutennyo. She was adapted via Buddhism from the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Kisshoten has the traits of beauty, happiness, & fertility. In the 1783 edition of the Butsuzozui compendium, Kichijoten replaced Fukurokuju as 1 of the Fukujin. Kichijoten’s iconography is distinguished from the other Fukujin goddesses by the Nyoihiju gem in her hand. When Kichijoten replaces Fukurokuju, & Daikoku is regarded in feminine form, all 3 of the Hindu Tridevi goddesses are then represented among the 7 Fukujin.

During the first 3 days of the New Year, the 7 Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the Heavens the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. A picture of the ship forms an essential part of traditional Japanese New Year celebrations.

There are 4 shrines:

• Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Osaka
• Nanyo Kanjizai, Shikoku
• Nishinomiya Shrine, Hyogo
• Toka Ebisu Shrine, Fukuoka

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Seven Lucky Gods

In Japanese mythology, the 7 Lucky Gods that are believed to grant good luck & are often represented in netsuke & in artwork. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, beginning in 17th century Japan. 1 of the 7, Jurojin, is said to be based on an actual historical figure.

These deities mostly have their roots as ancient gods of fortune from religions popular in Japan like: from Mahayana Buddhism (Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten, Hotei), which came to Japan via China but began in India; & from Chinese Taoism (Fukurokuju & Jurojin); the last 1 (Ebisu) is has a Japanese native ancestry.

In the beginning, these gods were worshipped by merchants as the first 2 (Ebisu & Daikokuten) were gods of business & trade. Other classes of Japanese society looked for gods that could parallel with their professions: Benzaiten as the patron of the arts, Fukurokuju as the patron of the sciences, etc.

In ancient times, these gods were worshipped separately. This rarely happens today. Only when it’s required for the specific god to act on behalf of the applicant.

The 7 Gods of Fortune started being mentioned as a collective in 1420 in Fushimi. This was in order to imitate the processions of the feudal lords, daimyos, of pre-modern Japan.

It’s said that Buddhist priest, Tenkai, picked these gods after speaking with the shogun he served, Iemitsu Tokugawa. This was at the order of seeking whoever possessed the perfect virtues: longevity, fortune, popularity, sincerity, kindness, dignity, & magnanimity. Shortly after this, Kano Yasunobu, a famous artist of the time.

List of the deities:

• Ebisu: From the era of the gods Izanami & Izanagi, Ebisu is the only 1 whose beginnings are purely Japanese. He’s the god of prosperity & wealth in business, & of plenitude & abundance in crops, cereals, & food in general. He’s the patron of fishermen & is shown with fishermen’s costumes such as a typical hat, a fishing rod in his right hand & a fish that is either a carp, a hake, a codfish, a sea bass, or any large fish. In general, that symbolizes abundance in meals, like a feast or banquet. It’s now common to see his figure in restaurants where fish is served in huge amounts of in household kitchens.
• Daikokuten: He’s the God of commerce & prosperity. He’s sometimes considered the patron of cooks, farmers, bankers, & a protector of crops. He’s also considered a demon hunter. Legend says that the god Daikokuten hung a talisman on the branch of a tree in his garden &, by using this as a trap, was able to catch a demon. This god is known for his smile, his short legs, & the hat on his head. He’s usually shown with a bag full of valuable objects. Daikokuten’s popular imagery started as a syncretic conflation of the Buddhist death deity, Mahakala, with the Shinto deity, Okuninushi. Syncretic conflation is a blending of different belief systems practices or traditions into a new, single, & often confusing or contradictory whole. The Japanese name Daikoku is a direct translation of the Sanskrit name Mahakala, which means “Great Blackness.” Per the Butsuzozui compendium of 1690, Daikoku can also manifest as a female known as Daikokunyo (literally, She of Great Blackness) or Daikokutennyo (literally, She of Great Blackness of the Heavens).
• Bishamonten: Bishamonten’s origins can be traced back to Hinduism. But he has been adopted into Japanese culture. He comes from the Hindu god Kubera & is also from the name Vaisravana. He’s the god of fortune in war & battles. He’s also connected with authority & dignity. He’s the protector of those who follow the rules & behave properly. As the patron of fighters, he was represented dressed in armor & a helmet. He’s often seen carrying a pagoda. He also acts the protector of holy sites & important places & wields a spear to fight against the evil spirits. He’s usually shown in pictures with a hoop of fire.
• Benzaiten: Benzaiten’s origin is found in Hinduism. As she comes from the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She’s the only Fukujin in modern grouping. She’s named in a number of ways: Benzaiten, Benten, Bentensama, or Benzaitennyo. When she was adapted from Buddhism, she was given the qualities of financial fortune, talent, beauty, & music among others. Often she shows up with a Torii. She’s depicted as a smart, beautiful woman with all the aforementioned attributes. She carries a biwa, a Japanese traditional lute-like instrument, & is normally accompanied by a white snake. She’s the patron of artists, writers, dances, & geisha.
• Jurojin: He’s considered the incarnation of the southern pole star, Jurojin, is the god of the elderly & of longevity in Japanese Buddhist mythology. It’s said that the legendary Juroujin is based on a real person who lived in ancient times. He was approximately 1.82 meters (or 5.97 feet) tall with a very long head. Besides his unique skull, he’s shown with a long white beard, riding a deer, & is often accompanied by a 1500-year crane (the bird) & a tortoise. These are symbols of his affinity with long lives. In addition, he is usually represented under a peach tree. The fruit of this tree is considered, by Chinese Taoism, being able to prolong life. In his hand, he holds a crane & a book or a scroll. The wisdom of the world remains written in its pages. Jurojin enjoys rice & wine &is a very cheerful figure.
• Hotei: He’s the god of fortune, guardian of children, patron of diviners, & barmen. He’s also the god of popularity. He’s shown as a fat, smiling, bald man with a curly moustache. He always appears half-naked. His clothes aren’t wide enough to cover his huge belly. He blessed the Chinese. They nicknamed him “Cho-Tei-Shi” or “Ho-Tei-Shi,” meaning ‘bag of old clothes.’ Hotei was a Zen priest. His looks & some of his actions were against their moral code. His looks made him look like a naughty person & he didn’t have a fixed place to sleep. He carries a bag on his shoulders. The bag was loaded with fortunes for those who believe in his virtues. Hotei’s traits & virtues are contentment, magnanimity, & happiness. Hotei’s original Chinese name was Kaishi. According to legend, he passed away in March 916. The Japanese began to believe in Hotei during the Edo era. The reasoning for why the Japanese have such a great respect for this god comes from a legend that says that, before Zen Buddhism came to Japan, an alternative Buddhist thought was extended by a priest of suspicious aesthetic, who was actually was a manifestation of Miroku. Miroku was the patron of those who couldn’t be saved by the beliefs of Buddha. Hotei was later observed & accepted by the Japanese as a 2nd Miroku.
• Fukurokuju: (Sometimes omitted) The god Fukurokuju also has his beginnings in China. It’s believed that he used to be a hermit during the Chinese Song dynasty. He’s distinguished for being a reincarnation of the Taoist god, Hsuan-wu. He’s the god of wisdom, luck, longevity, wealth, & happiness. This god receives certain credits, such as being 1 of the Chinese philosophers who could live without eating called breatharian. He’s the only god who was said to have the ability to resurrect the dead. Fukurokuju is portrayed by the size of his head, being almost as large as the size of his whole body. He’s represented wearing traditional Chinese costumes. He normally carries a cane in 1 hand & a scroll with writings about the world in the other hand. He’s usually accompanied by a turtle, a crow, or a deer. These animals are frequently used in Japan to symbolize a long life. It’s also said that he likes to play chess. He’s the patron of chess players. The characteristics of Fukurokuju & Jurojin overlap as they both trace back to the Chinese Taoist deity. Nanjilaoren, which is why Fukurokuju’s position is sometimes granted instead to the goddess Kichijoten, as in Butsuzosui compendium of 1783. The Butsuzosui compendium is a collection of Buddhist iconographic sketches said to have been painted by Hidenobu Tosa of the Tosa school. Originally published in 1690 in 5 volumes.
• Kichijoten: (Sometimes omitted) She’s also known as Kisshoten or Kisshoutennyo. She was adapted via Buddhism from the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Kisshoten has the traits of beauty, happiness, & fertility. In the 1783 edition of the Butsuzozui compendium, Kichijoten replaced Fukurokuju as 1 of the Fukujin. Kichijoten’s iconography is distinguished from the other Fukujin goddesses by the Nyoihiju gem in her hand. When Kichijoten replaces Fukurokuju, & Daikoku is regarded in feminine form, all 3 of the Hindu Tridevi goddesses are then represented among the 7 Fukujin.

During the first 3 days of the New Year, the 7 Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the Heavens the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. A picture of the ship forms an essential part of traditional Japanese New Year celebrations.

There are 4 shrines:

• Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Osaka
• Nanyo Kanjizai, Shikoku
• Nishinomiya Shrine, Hyogo
• Toka Ebisu Shrine, Fukuoka

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ಮಯೂರವಾಹಿನೀ ಮಹಾಸರಸ್ವತೀ
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ಮಯೂರವಾಹಿನೀ ಮಹಾಸರಸ್ವತೀ
mayoorawaahinee mahaasaraswathee

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A large 24x36” unfinished painting I love and dislike parts of and don’t know how to fix. considering painting completely over it. Going to play with it digitally and see if I can find a solution. Inspired by #Uzbekistan and #Ikat / Abr fabric and Buddhist #Benzaiten / Hindu #Saraswati and the Silk Road that these traditions, beliefs & cultural exchanges travelled by.
I like the idea of it, but the composition isn’t working for me.

#art #artwork #painting #oilpainting #workinprogress

A large 24x36” unfinished painting I love and dislike parts of and don’t know how to fix. considering painting completely over it. Going to play with it digitally and see if I can find a solution. Inspired by #Uzbekistan and #Ikat / Abr fabric and Buddhist #Benzaiten / Hindu #Saraswati and the Silk Road that these traditions, beliefs & cultural exchanges travelled by.
I like the idea of it, but the composition isn’t working for me.

#art #artwork #painting #oilpainting #workinprogress

A large 24x36” unfinished painting I love and dislike parts of and don’t know how to fix. considering painting completely over it. Going to play with it digitally and see if I can find a solution. Inspired by #Uzbekistan and #Ikat / Abr fabric and Buddhist #Benzaiten / Hindu #Saraswati and the Silk Road that these traditions, beliefs & cultural exchanges travelled by.
I like the idea of it, but the composition isn’t working for me.

#art #artwork #painting #oilpainting #workinprogress

A large 24x36” unfinished painting I love and dislike parts of and don’t know how to fix. considering painting completely over it. Going to play with it digitally and see if I can find a solution. Inspired by #Uzbekistan and #Ikat / Abr fabric and Buddhist #Benzaiten / Hindu #Saraswati and the Silk Road that these traditions, beliefs & cultural exchanges travelled by.
I like the idea of it, but the composition isn’t working for me.

#art #artwork #painting #oilpainting #workinprogress

A large 24x36” unfinished painting I love and dislike parts of and don’t know how to fix. considering painting completely over it. Going to play with it digitally and see if I can find a solution. Inspired by #Uzbekistan and #Ikat / Abr fabric and Buddhist #Benzaiten / Hindu #Saraswati and the Silk Road that these traditions, beliefs & cultural exchanges travelled by.
I like the idea of it, but the composition isn’t working for me.

#art #artwork #painting #oilpainting #workinprogress

A mysterious c1610 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bijapur or #Golconda #Deccan #India whose ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II was devoted to #Saraswati the Goddess of Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom & #Art and is often depicted riding a Swan

On #SaraswatiPuja this painting from Toby Falk collection sold by Christies on 27th Oct.

This day marks the beginning of Spring

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Dear #Insightful Friends,

New #podcast about 5 minutes on different forms of #insight and how we make use of them ...
https://audio.com/lobster/audio/insight

I do wonder if consume and shop till you drop is insight or just consumer marketing? Also is an increase in hatred, spite and madness insightful? Seems more inciting and insulting to me ... ​:ablobcatgoogly:​

#Genuine #experiences as far as I know, #empowers and creates #goodwill to all. As much as is humanly #possible anyhow ... ​:blobcatstrong:​

In other news I went for a #walk to my local #Mastodon #Temple aka #Ganesha Hindu #Ashram. Very devotional, #happy busy people. Some just #contemplating their Idols and #Super #Heroes, Shiver/Shiva, #Muraghan, #Saraswati/#Wisdom and OM GAM GANAPITIYA NAMAHA as us heretics like to murmur at full #silent shout ...
https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9023/om-gam-ganapataye-namaha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati

As usual AI has created a #synopsis and #transcript. Which as far as I am concerned is accurate enough to make just reading, rather that listening quite viable.
"The speaker discusses the idea of starting one's own belief system as we grow older. They mention that insight or experiences can lead to the formation of these belief systems, whether religious or secular. They emphasize the importance of verifying and making sense of these beliefs through journals, blogs, or discussions with like-minded individuals. However, they also acknowledge that some people may spread nonsense beliefs. The speaker mentions the transmission of ideas and the desire for recognition as part of the process. They stress that the effect of one's beliefs is more important than recognition. The speaker concludes by stating that how individuals go about creating useful beliefs will differ for everyone."

Dear #Insightful Friends,

New #podcast about 5 minutes on different forms of #insight and how we make use of them ...
https://audio.com/lobster/audio/insight

I do wonder if consume and shop till you drop is insight or just consumer marketing? Also is an increase in hatred, spite and madness insightful? Seems more inciting and insulting to me ... ​:ablobcatgoogly:​

#Genuine #experiences as far as I know, #empowers and creates #goodwill to all. As much as is humanly #possible anyhow ... ​:blobcatstrong:​

In other news I went for a #walk to my local #Mastodon #Temple aka #Ganesha Hindu #Ashram. Very devotional, #happy busy people. Some just #contemplating their Idols and #Super #Heroes, Shiver/Shiva, #Muraghan, #Saraswati/#Wisdom and OM GAM GANAPITIYA NAMAHA as us heretics like to murmur at full #silent shout ...
https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9023/om-gam-ganapataye-namaha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati

As usual AI has created a #synopsis and #transcript. Which as far as I am concerned is accurate enough to make just reading, rather that listening quite viable.
"The speaker discusses the idea of starting one's own belief system as we grow older. They mention that insight or experiences can lead to the formation of these belief systems, whether religious or secular. They emphasize the importance of verifying and making sense of these beliefs through journals, blogs, or discussions with like-minded individuals. However, they also acknowledge that some people may spread nonsense beliefs. The speaker mentions the transmission of ideas and the desire for recognition as part of the process. They stress that the effect of one's beliefs is more important than recognition. The speaker concludes by stating that how individuals go about creating useful beliefs will differ for everyone."

Dear #Insightful Friends,

New #podcast about 5 minutes on different forms of #insight and how we make use of them ...
https://audio.com/lobster/audio/insight

I do wonder if consume and shop till you drop is insight or just consumer marketing? Also is an increase in hatred, spite and madness insightful? Seems more inciting and insulting to me ... ​:ablobcatgoogly:​

#Genuine #experiences as far as I know, #empowers and creates #goodwill to all. As much as is humanly #possible anyhow ... ​:blobcatstrong:​

In other news I went for a #walk to my local #Mastodon #Temple aka #Ganesha Hindu #Ashram. Very devotional, #happy busy people. Some just #contemplating their Idols and #Super #Heroes, Shiver/Shiva, #Muraghan, #Saraswati/#Wisdom and OM GAM GANAPITIYA NAMAHA as us heretics like to murmur at full #silent shout ...
https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9023/om-gam-ganapataye-namaha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati

As usual AI has created a #synopsis and #transcript. Which as far as I am concerned is accurate enough to make just reading, rather that listening quite viable.
"The speaker discusses the idea of starting one's own belief system as we grow older. They mention that insight or experiences can lead to the formation of these belief systems, whether religious or secular. They emphasize the importance of verifying and making sense of these beliefs through journals, blogs, or discussions with like-minded individuals. However, they also acknowledge that some people may spread nonsense beliefs. The speaker mentions the transmission of ideas and the desire for recognition as part of the process. They stress that the effect of one's beliefs is more important than recognition. The speaker concludes by stating that how individuals go about creating useful beliefs will differ for everyone."

Dear #Insightful Friends,

New #podcast about 5 minutes on different forms of #insight and how we make use of them ...
https://audio.com/lobster/audio/insight

I do wonder if consume and shop till you drop is insight or just consumer marketing? Also is an increase in hatred, spite and madness insightful? Seems more inciting and insulting to me ... ​:ablobcatgoogly:​

#Genuine #experiences as far as I know, #empowers and creates #goodwill to all. As much as is humanly #possible anyhow ... ​:blobcatstrong:​

In other news I went for a #walk to my local #Mastodon #Temple aka #Ganesha Hindu #Ashram. Very devotional, #happy busy people. Some just #contemplating their Idols and #Super #Heroes, Shiver/Shiva, #Muraghan, #Saraswati/#Wisdom and OM GAM GANAPITIYA NAMAHA as us heretics like to murmur at full #silent shout ...
https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9023/om-gam-ganapataye-namaha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati

As usual AI has created a #synopsis and #transcript. Which as far as I am concerned is accurate enough to make just reading, rather that listening quite viable.
"The speaker discusses the idea of starting one's own belief system as we grow older. They mention that insight or experiences can lead to the formation of these belief systems, whether religious or secular. They emphasize the importance of verifying and making sense of these beliefs through journals, blogs, or discussions with like-minded individuals. However, they also acknowledge that some people may spread nonsense beliefs. The speaker mentions the transmission of ideas and the desire for recognition as part of the process. They stress that the effect of one's beliefs is more important than recognition. The speaker concludes by stating that how individuals go about creating useful beliefs will differ for everyone."

Dear #Insightful Friends,

New #podcast about 5 minutes on different forms of #insight and how we make use of them ...
https://audio.com/lobster/audio/insight

I do wonder if consume and shop till you drop is insight or just consumer marketing? Also is an increase in hatred, spite and madness insightful? Seems more inciting and insulting to me ... ​:ablobcatgoogly:​

#Genuine #experiences as far as I know, #empowers and creates #goodwill to all. As much as is humanly #possible anyhow ... ​:blobcatstrong:​

In other news I went for a #walk to my local #Mastodon #Temple aka #Ganesha Hindu #Ashram. Very devotional, #happy busy people. Some just #contemplating their Idols and #Super #Heroes, Shiver/Shiva, #Muraghan, #Saraswati/#Wisdom and OM GAM GANAPITIYA NAMAHA as us heretics like to murmur at full #silent shout ...
https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9023/om-gam-ganapataye-namaha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati

As usual AI has created a #synopsis and #transcript. Which as far as I am concerned is accurate enough to make just reading, rather that listening quite viable.
"The speaker discusses the idea of starting one's own belief system as we grow older. They mention that insight or experiences can lead to the formation of these belief systems, whether religious or secular. They emphasize the importance of verifying and making sense of these beliefs through journals, blogs, or discussions with like-minded individuals. However, they also acknowledge that some people may spread nonsense beliefs. The speaker mentions the transmission of ideas and the desire for recognition as part of the process. They stress that the effect of one's beliefs is more important than recognition. The speaker concludes by stating that how individuals go about creating useful beliefs will differ for everyone."

Breaking: #AFSC diversity officer #Saraswati to leave as organization pledges to address "critical issues that warrant further discussion." #quakers

https://www.friendsjournal.org/afsc-saraswati-diversity-officer/

#BasantPanchami (yesterday) is also celebrated as #SaraswatiPuja in #India
for worship of #Saraswati the Goddess of Knowledge, by #Hindus #Jains & #Buddhists
Dressed in White & holding the Veena #MusicalInstrument She is known as #Benzaiten or #Benten in #Japan whose worship of Her arrived there in the 6th century from #China

This c1400 AD Silk #Painting is from Galerie Zacke #Austria

#AncientIndia #Religions #Hinduism #Buddhism #Jainism #IndianCulture #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #History

#BasantPanchami (yesterday) is also celebrated as #SaraswatiPuja in #India
for worship of #Saraswati the Goddess of Knowledge, by #Hindus #Jains & #Buddhists
Dressed in White & holding the Veena #MusicalInstrument She is known as #Benzaiten or #Benten in #Japan whose worship of Her arrived there in the 6th century from #China

This c1400 AD Silk #Painting is from Galerie Zacke #Austria

#AncientIndia #Religions #Hinduism #Buddhism #Jainism #IndianCulture #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #History