20" Goddess Vishalakshi (Wide-eyed Devi) Wood Carving - Kashi Goddess of Compassion Wood Panel

Material: Ash wood Finish: Cherry stain and lacquer satin finish Dimensions: 20.0 inch height x 16.75 inch width x 2.0 inch depth Weight: 13.4 lbs Shipping and delivery: 5 - 7 business days Product description: Goddess Vishalakshi is a form of the Hindu Goddess Parvati, and the consort of Vishwanath Shiva. She is revered as the Goddess of Kashi (City of Varanasi), which is one of the holy cities as per Hinduism. The name Vishalakshi means “wide eyed”, and she is the embodiment of divine beauty and grace. She is referred to as Kashi Vishalakshi, and the worship of the goddess is associated with seeking blessings for marital harmony, prosperity, and spiritual well-being. She is the primary deity of Kashi Vishalakshi temple in Varanasi, which is a significant pilgrimage site for thousand of visitors from around the world.  Goddess Vishalakshi is a symbol of divine grace and compassion. The wood carving of Vishalakshi depicts her standing tall and graceful on a lotus, and the goddess eman