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Kichijō-ten (Sanskrit Mahasri; the goddess of good luck), polychrome wood sculpture, Fujiwara style, late Heian period, late 12th century; at Jōruri Temple, near Nara, Japan. Kichijōten
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Kichijōten

Japanese deity
Also known as: Mahāśrī
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Kichijō-ten (Sanskrit Mahasri; the goddess of good luck), polychrome wood sculpture, Fujiwara style, late Heian period, late 12th century; at Jōruri Temple, near Nara, Japan.
Kichijō-ten (Sanskrit Mahasri; the goddess of good luck), polychrome wood sculpture, Fujiwara style, late Heian period, late 12th century; at Jōruri Temple, near Nara, Japan.

Kichijōten is a Japanese deity, often depicted as a beautiful woman, who is associated with good fortune, fertility, and beauty. She is a prominent figure in Japanese Buddhism, particularly within the Tendai and Shingon schools, where she is sometimes seen as a manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.12

Kichijōten is often worshipped for her ability to bestow wealth and prosperity. Her imagery typically includes symbols of abundance, such as jewels or a cornucopia. While not a central deity in the indigenous Shinto religion, she has been integrated into Japanese religious practices, sometimes appearing alongside Shinto deities. Her worship is often associated with festivals and prayers for good harvests and general well-being.314

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  1. shintai
  2. Japanese religion - Tendai and Shingon Buddhism in the Heian period (794–1185)
  3. Shintō - Varieties of festival , worship, and prayer
  4. Shintō - Rites of passage
  5. Kichizan
  6. Japanese art - General characteristics
  7. Ni-ō
  8. Izanagi and Izanami

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