Key Points

- Patron of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune who carries a treasure sack and wish granting mallet

- Seven Gods of Fortune

Brief Bio 

Daikokuten (大黒天) is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Originating from Indian Buddhism as Mahākāla, he was incorporated into Japanese folk beliefs as one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin). Depicted as a cheerful, rotund man carrying a treasure sack, a wish granting mallet and standing atop rice baddy, Daikokuten symbolizes abundance, agricultural bounty, and happiness. He is widely venerated during New Year festivals and is believed to bring prosperity and success to homes, businesses, and farmers. His joyful presence and symbols like the magic mallet (Uchide no Kozuchi) make him a beloved figure representing good fortune in Japanese culture.