Kisshōten
Kisshōten (吉祥天), also known as Kichijōten, Kisshoutennyo (吉祥天女), Kudokuten (功徳天), Laksmi, Mahasri or Sri-mahadevi is a Japanese female divinity. Adapted from the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and the god Krishna she is sometimes named as one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (fukujin), replacing Jurōjin.[1] She is considered to be the goddess of happiness, fertility, and beauty.[1][2]
When Kisshoutennyo is counted among the seven fukujin and fellow fukujin Daikoku is regarded in feminine form, all three of the Hindu Tridevi goddesses are represented in the fukujin.
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References
- 1 2 "Wooden figure of Kichijōten". The British Museum. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ↑ "Kisshōten (Kichijōten)". Philadelphia Museum of Art. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
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