Brahma the Creator: Four Faces of Cosmic Knowledge SEAsian Mariamman was the goddess of

Mariamman was the goddess of smallpox before the disease was eradicated in India

Adorned in ornate golden armor and standing atop a lotus

The crown on his head is representative of his princehood and the ‘Gadaa’ or mace

Mhalsa is also worshipped as the consort of the folk god Khandoba

Her presence in homes and businesses is believed to bring blessings and abundance

Brahma the Creator: Four Faces of Cosmic Knowledge SEAsian Mariamman was the goddess of"This sculpture presents Lord Brahma, the creator in the Hindu Trimurti, shown in a rare standing pose with four arms and three visible faces. The serene expression and upright stance emphasize his role as the originator of the universe and the Vedas. In his hands, Brahma holds a chakra (discus) and a kamandalu (water pot)symbols of cosmic order and creation through purity. The finely detailed crown and flowing robes reflect classical iconographic