Buddhist Altar Shop Takita Shoten Buddha Statue Good Good Seven Lucky Bishamonten X Width by Hideun Prosperous Good Good Warding Off Evil Issued by

Dimensions: Height to overhead 8.7cm x Width 5cm x Depth 3cm / Material: Alloy gold-plated finish / Weight: Approx. 270g / Production area: Made in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture / Notes: Made by Hideun Makita Bishamonten is the name of one of the Four Heavenly Kings when Tamonten, who protects the north, is worshiped alone. Bishamonten is said to be a powerful god of victory who removes all obstacles, and has been worshiped by many military commanders, including Uesugi Kenshin. Bishamonten was originally Kubera, the Hindu god of treasure, and is counted as one of the Seven Lucky Gods as a god of treasure that brings wealth and treasure, and is widely worshiped by folk. It is especially worshiped as being beneficial in winning matches. Comes with a "Certificate" issued by Takita Shoten, which is proof of Takita Shoten brand quality. Comes with a "Certificate" issued by Takita Shoten, which is proof of Takita Shoten brand quality. Bishamonten is considered one of the Seven Lucky Gods as a god of wealth that brings wealth and treasure, and is widely worshiped by folk. The history of the belief in the Seven Lucky Gods dates back to the Kamakura period, when the belief in Ebisu (the guardian deity of fishing, labor, business, etc.), an ancient Japanese guardian deity, was joined by the belief in Daikokuten (the god of abundance, food and drink) and Benzaiten (the god of music, wisdom, oratory, and wealth), which came from India via China. In the Muromachi period, as the faith in these three gods deepened among the common people, the four gods were added: Bishamonten (the guardian of the path of humanity and Buddhism), Hotei (the god of fortune-telling of good and bad luck, good fortune such as family harmony), Fukurokuju (the god of good luck, stability in life, and longevity), and Jurōji (the god of longevity and prolongation), and it is said that these gods became symbols of faith as the Seven Lucky Gods that responded to people's wishes. During the Edo period, pilgrimages to the Seven Lucky Gods became popular in various places in order to seek fortune and luck such as prosperous business, good health, and the fulfillment of various great wishes.