Height: 7 Inches Weight: 1.98 Kg
Brass Tree Kamadhenu Idol
Spiritual and Symbolic Usage (The Meaning)
Kamadhenu is revered as the mother of all cows and is a central symbol of abundance, purity, and life. The idol embodies several key concepts:
- Wish-Fulfiller: The name Kamadhenu literally means the “cow of plenty” or “wish-cow.” Keeping her idol is believed to fulfill all desires and bestow good fortune upon the owner.
- Abundance and Prosperity: She is closely associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. The idol’s presence is thought to bring wealth, financial stability, and material success to the household.
- Nurturing and Purity: The cow is a symbol of nourishment and motherly care. The depiction of Kamadhenu with her calf (Nandini) strongly emphasizes the themes of maternal love, fertility, and protection of the family.
- Divine Embodiment: Kamadhenu is believed to be an embodiment of all deities, with various gods and goddesses residing in her body. Worshipping her is thus considered equivalent to worshipping the entire pantheon.
- Peace and Harmony: Her presence is believed to cleanse the environment of negative energy, promoting peace, harmony, and positivity within the home.
The tree or ornate back plate (like the Kalpavriksha or “wish-fulfilling tree”) in the background further amplifies the concept of granting wishes and endless abundance.