A notable finding from Bharhut, an ancient Buddhist site is a medallion with a goddess standing on a lotus sprouting out of an earthen pot, while elephants sprinkle water on her. This piece has been identified as Gaja Lakshmi because of the presence of distinguishable features such as lotuses, elephants, water, earthen pots. All these symbolize fertility, a trait closely associated with Sri or Lakshmi, a goddess worshipped by major Indian cults for her ability to grant the boon of…