GRAND TRIO > SHICHIFUKUJIN (SEVEN GODS OF FORTUNES)

F19, Daikokuten
Daikokuten was originally a major god in Hinduism. In China, he is worshipped by believers with a big bag of gold placed on a stool in the kitchen room of most temples. The god was later worshipped by the Japanese as a god of good fortune. As seen today, he is standing on rice bags and wears a hood on his head, carries a big bag on his left shoulder and holds a magic mallet in his right hand.

F35, Juronin
He was a god of longevity from the Song Dynasty in China with a long face, and carries a stick and a fan in his hands. He had a sutra tied with a stick, and was followed by deer.

F36, Fukurokuju
A short man with a long, heavily bearded face and a sutra tied up on his stick. He is followed by many cranes. He is a god of fortune, good income and happiness.

F34, Hotei
Hotei is a Zen priest of the Tang Dynasty. He is potbellied and carries a big bag full of daily needs. With a stick in hand he walks from town to town, begging for alms to be put into the bag. This amicable priest is always surrounded by children, and is a favorite topic of conversation amongst people. He could foresee the fate of people after the death of Buddha.