Kisshōten

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Statue of Kisshoutennyo holding her Nyoihōju gem (如意宝珠), from the Jyoruri temple in Kizugawa.

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 via Buddhism from the Hindu goddess Lakshmi [and absorbing traits of the god Krishna] Kisshoutennyo 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] Kisshoutennyo's iconography is distinguished by the Nyoihōju gem (如意宝珠) in her hand.

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. ^ a b "Wooden figure of Kichijōten". The British Museum. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Kisshōten (Kichijōten)". Philadelphia Museum of Art. Retrieved 27 August 2012.