8" solid brass Lakshmi — Upper hands holding lotuses with painted petals (red/green); lower right hand raised in abhaya; lower left resting on knee with pot/owl below; small crown; nose ring. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of wealth, prosperity, and well-being — material and spiritual. She stands or sits on a lotus, holding lotus blossoms and pouring gold from her palm. Lakshmi is welcomed into the home during Diwali and at every housewarming, and she watches over a family's quiet abundance year-round.

Specifications

Craft notes

Hand-painted enamel work in the meenakari tradition — each colour band laid into engraved channels, fired, and polished. The craft is centuries old; the technique cannot be machined. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

A versatile piece — works in a pooja room, an entryway, or as a tabletop accent. Polish occasionally to maintain finish.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99