[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Elements of Hindu Iconography](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914) › v3.c19.9 # Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.9 Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.9 - **Language:** English ### [v3.c19.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.9) Rājasa, the Sāttvika and the Tāmasa attributes or guṇas of prakriti. She is also known in various other ways; for instance, at the time of srishti or creation, she is Mahākālī exercising control over Brahmā and bringing the world into existence; at the time of the pralaya or universal destruction, she is Mahāmārī; as giver of wealth and prosperity she is Lakshmī and as destroyer of wealth and prosperity Alakshmī or Jyēshṭhadēvī.” - [Previous: v3.c19.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.8) - [Next: v3.c19.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.10) - [Up: v3.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.rao-1914.v3.c19.9) · Pramāṇa