Vishva Lakshmi
Queen of Bhaktapur From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vishva Lakshmi (Nepal Bhasa: ๐ง๐ถ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ฉ๐ทโ) was the queen consort of Bhaktapur and the spouse of Bhupatindra Malla, who ruled from 1696 to 1722.[1][2] She was also the mother of Ranajit Malla, the last king of Bhaktapur.[3] She was married to Bhupatindra Malla on 4 November 1687.[4]
Vishva Lakshmi Devi | |
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Queen of Bhaktapur | |
![]() Gilt copper statuette from the 17th century | |
Queen Consort of Bhaktapur | |
Tenure | 21 September 1696 โ 19 May 1722 |
Predecessor | Lฤlamati |
Successor | Briddhi Lakshmi |
Born | Unknown |
Died | Unknown date Bhaktapur, Nepal |
Spouse | Bhupatindra Malla |
Issue | Ranajit Malla |
Dynasty | Malla Dynasty (by marriage) |
Vishva Lakshmi commissioned the temple of Brahmayani in Panauti and donated lands for funding the regular worship of the goddess.[5][6] There is also a statuette of her at the temple of Brahmani in Panauti.[6] Her last reference comes from a copper plate inscription dated to April 1723 which mentions her donation of some land for funding a ritual worship of Taleju, the tutelary goddess of the Mallas.[7]
Gallery
- Mural from 1708 at the royal palace of Bhaktapur depicting Vishva Lakshmi and her husband as a divine couple.[8] Vishva Lakshmi also had a small mole on her chin, as can be seen in this mural.[8]
- Gilt copper statuette at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.[9] Based on her jewellery, this statuette seems to have been made for her wedding.
- The temple of Brahmayani in Panauti, completed in 1715 was commissioned by Vishva Lakshmi.
- Highly damaged miniature of Vishva Lakshmi (far left) from a Paubha from the 18th century.
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