2017 - Yokohama - Hase - Hase-dera Temple - Benzaiten Goddess - 4 of 11 által Ted's photos - For Me & You

Hase-dera Temple in Hase Japan has many shrines within its confines. At the main entrance there are caves known as Benten-kutsu that houses a small statue of the Benzaiten goddess with eight arms. This one was carved by the famous Monk of Heian era Kobo Daishi Kukai. Benzaiten is a sea goddess and the only female among the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. Benzaiten goddesses are present in temples and shrines located near water, the sea, a river, or a pond. She is the patron goddess of music, the fine arts, and good fortune in general, and usually carries a biwa (Japanese Mandolin) or plays a lute.