Portrayal of Goddess Lakshmi: Bengal pattachitra Plate art of wealth by Hasir Chitrakar

Hasir Chitrakar depicts Goddess Lakshmi seated on an owl, grasping This carries a mix of traditional symbolism and regional interpretations. In Hindu folklore, owls are at times associated with wisdom and knowledge. By portraying Goddess Lakshmi on an owl, artist highlights her role not only as a giver of material wealth but also as a bestower of spiritual wealth, knowledge, and wisdom. Alongside, the contrasting and ironical features of the Goddess and the owl symbolize that wealth and abundance can come unexpectedly, highlighting the unpredictability of fortune.