Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11434, described as calendar, year 1968; depicts a trilogy of Hindu gods: 'Ganesh' on the left, 'Lakshmi' in the center, and 'Saraswati' on the right; 'Ganesh' is the god of prudence & wisdom; his attibutes are: the elephant head form, the rat at his feet (his "vehicle"), the elephant goad ('ankasa'), the yellow robe he wears, and the throne upon which he sits; the mark on his forehead in this picture is the mark of 'Vishnaiva' sect (followers or 'Vishnu'), though normally 'Ganesh' is associated with 'Siva' his father;; 'Lakshmi', consort of 'Vishnu', is goddess of wealth (among other things); her attributes are the lotus (padma) which she holds in her hands, and stands upon, and the stream of coins which pour from her hands;; 'Saraswati', the consort of 'Brahma', is goddess of eloquence and the fine arts; her attributes are the stringed musical instrument call 'vina', and the peacock, which is also her "vehicle." Made by - National Litho Press Role in trade - promotional device for Mysore-i-Agarbathi Works