Image title: Mahalakshmi

This stone sculpture shows an image of Mahalakshmi, from 17th century A.D.—This image of Mahalakshmi (Maha-lakshmi) is seen in lalitasana posture on a decorated base. Both of her hands are carrying the lotus flower. Kirtimukha (makara) is shown righty upward the image.

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The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu stone sculpture (prastara-murti-kala) section.