Vasudhara is often compared to the Hindu goddess Bhūmidevī. As goddesses of wealth, both deities have a similar iconography and are worshipped for their role in an abundant harvest. [2]

Iconographically, Vasudhārā is typically depicted as a golden goddess, radiant with a yellow or gold complexion that embodies abundance and illumination. She appears either in a two …

Vasudhara is also known as Prithvi, or Pṛthvī Mātā (‘Mother Earth’) who protected Gautama Buddha and was his witness before Mara. Prithvi appears in Early Buddhism in the Pāli …

Vasudhara is a golden goddess, usually depicted with a yellow or gold complexion. While the original metal dominates her visual appearance, surviving traces of gold on this sculpture …

May 4, 2019 · Vasudhara is one of the symbols of material and spiritual wealth in Mahayana Buddhism of India and Tibet. Despite her popularity among laypeople, the goddess remains in …

Dec 6, 2025 · Vasudhara in Buddhism symbolizes abundance and prosperity, depicted with a vase and grain. She represents the collective lineage in the transmission of teachings, …

There are several forms of the wealth goddess Vasudhara. The most popular and common in Tibetan art is the two armed and the most common in Nepalese art is the six armed form.

In Buddhist art, Vasudhara has a consistent iconography. She can easily be identified as a bodhisattva by the elaborate headdress and the extensive amount of jewelry she wears. Her …

Vasudhara, the Buddhist goddess of prosperity, holds symbols of wisdom and purpose in her six hands: a sheaf of grain, a vessel symbolizing long life, wish fulfilling jewels, and the …

Vasudhara is the subject of numerous bronzes and paintings. She is predominantly the central figure of bronze sculptures or painted mandalas. She may also, however, appear alongside …