5" Brass Banashankari Devi The Forest Goddess of Strength and Compassion

Material: Brass

Finish: Antique

Dimensions: 5.5 inch Height x 4.0 inch Width x 3.0 inch Depth

Weight: 0.75 kg / 1.7 lbs

Shipping and delivery: 5 - 7 business days

Product description: Goddess Banashankari (also known as Banashankari Amma or Vanashankari) is a fierce and protective form of the Hindu goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Her name means “Shankari (Parvati) of the Forest (Vana or Bana)”, indicating her association with nature, forests, and a protective maternal energy that dwells in untamed places. The brass idol depicts the goddess riding a lion or seated on a lion throne, and has 8 arms each holding weapons such as a trident, a damaru (drum), a sword, and a bowl. The goddess appears both fierce and has nurturing aspects. She is a guardian deity who destroys evil, and protects devotees with maternal compassion. Goddess Banashankari symbolizes inner strength, protection, and transformation.