Annapurna Devi: Goddess of Nourishment and Abundance" Photo Frame

Name : Annapurna Devi: Goddess of Nourishment and Abundance" Photo Frame

Material : Wooden

Product Breadth : 1 Inch

Product Height : 14 Inch

Product Length : 14 Inch

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Annapurna is a revered Hindu goddess, known as the goddess of food, nourishment, and abundance. Her name is derived from two Sanskrit words : "Anna", meaning food or grains, and "Purna", meaning complete or full. Together, "Annapurna" signifies "the one who provides complete nourishment."

She is considered an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, and represents the nurturing and sustaining aspect of divine energy. Annapurna is often depicted as a benevolent figure seated on a throne, holding a golden ladle in one hand and a vessel filled with food in the other. This symbolizes her role as the eternal provider of sustenance to all beings.

Iconography :  

Golden complexion : Represents abundance and prosperity.

Sacred vessel (purna-kumbha) : Holds food or grains, symbolizing nourishment and life.

Ladle : Indicates her act of serving food selflessly.

Crown and jewelry : Signify her divine status and auspicious energy.

Significance :  

Annapurna is especially venerated in the kitchen and is invoked during meals as a reminder of gratitude for food and sustenance. The offering of food is considered a sacred act, and feeding others is seen as one of the highest forms of worship in her honor.

In some stories, Annapurna restores balance when Lord Shiva, symbolizing asceticism, claims that the material world is an illusion. By providing food to him, she emphasizes the import

Country of Origin : India