Daikokuten

Daikokuten (大黒天), also known as Daikoku, is one of the seven lucky gods in Japanese mythology and a syncretic deity derived from the Hindu god Mahākāla. He is often depicted as a plump, smiling man wearing a kanji hat and carrying a ukon (a mallet symbolizing wealth and prosperity). Daikokuten is typically shown standing on two bales of rice, representing abundance and fertility, and is accompanied by mice, which are considered lucky in Japan. In Japanese, his name translates to "Great Black Deity" or "Great Dark One." In Sanskrit, he is known as Mahākāla, which means "Great Black" or "Great Time." The Hebrew translation for Daikokuten would be דאיקוקוטן. Daikokuten is revered as the god of wealth, commerce, and trade, and he is often depicted alongside the god Ebisu, forming a popular pair in Japanese folklore known as the Ebisu and Daikoku duo. Temples dedicated to Daikokuten can be found throughout Japan, and he is frequently depicted in art, literature, and festivals, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.