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Shri Maha Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and fortune. She is the embodiment of love and beauty. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu. She came out of the ocean during the great churning of Milky-Ocean, known as Kshir-Sagara. Shri Lakshmi, herself only, chose Lord Vishnu as Her husband. Maha Lakshmi is also known as Shri.
According to some religious texts, Maha Lakshmi was the daughter of Bhrigu Maharishi, one of the Saptarshis. She was reborn during the churning of the ocean. Mahalakshmi chose Lord Vishnu as Her husband and resides with Him in Vaikuntha. Shri Lakshmi incarnated as Goddess Sita and Goddess Radha along with Lord Rama and Lord Krishna incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi has 18 sons named Devasakha, Chiklita, Ananda, Kardam, Shriprada, Jataveda, Anuraga, Samvada, Vijaya, Vallabha, Mada, Harsha, Bala, Teja, Damaka, Salila, Guggula, Kuruntaka.
Shri Lakshmi is depicted with four hands while either sitting or standing on the lotus flower. She holds lotus flowers in two of the upper hands. One of the lower hands is in Varad Mudra through which She bestows wealth and prosperity. The other lower hand is shown in Abhaya Mudra through which She bestows courage and strength to Her devotees.
She is shown wearing red clothes and adorned with gold jewelry. She has calm and soothing expressions. She is shown sitting in a beautiful garden or in blue-ocean.
She is surrounded with either two or four white elephants giving Her Abhishekam with the water. Her Vahana i.e. mounts are white elephant and owl.
The above, 8 forms of Maha Lakshmi are collectively known as Ashtalakshmi. Apart from these 8 forms, Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped in following Swaroops.
List of Goddess Lakshmi Pratika(s) includes symbols like Lotus Flower, Elephant, Shri, Gold, Owl, Cowrie Shell etc. These Symbols of Goddess Lakshmi are used in various ways. In Hinduism, some auspicious symbols are dedicated to each deity.
Lakshmi Puja on Purnima Tithi in month of Ashwin is known as Kojagara Puja and more commonly known as Bengal Lakshmi Puja. Nishitha Vyapini Purnima is considered best for Kojagara Puja. Kojagara Puja Nishita Time is given on this page.
Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. Simha Lagna, Vrishchika Lagna, Kumbha Lagna, and Vrishabha Lagna Puja Muhurat, required for the Varalakshmi Puja are available on this page.
Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month which comes after four days of Ganesha Chaturthi. This fast is observed to please Goddess Lakshmi. Radha Ashtami and Durva Ashtami fasts are also observed on this day.
There are 8 forms of Sri Lakshmi known as Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi etc. which are collectively known as Ashta Lakshmi and worshipped to attain all kinds of material happiness.
Lakshmi Puja is performed during five days Diwali festivity. Lakshmi Puja is the most important day of five days festivity. Visit the page to check Lakshmi Puja Muhurat with Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal for your city.
Mantra Names of Goddess Lakshmi with meaning and video are given on this page.
Mantra Names of Goddess Lakshmi with meaning and video are given on this page
Lyrics of Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti are given on this page. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata is very popular Aarti and is sung on various festivals related to Goddess Lakshmi.
this 40 verse prayer of Goddess Lakshmi which is also known as Chalisa is given on this page.
This is Shree Mahalakshmi Suktam, which is also known as Shri Suktam. Goddess Lakshmi can be pleased by reciting it regularly.
List of Goddess Mahalakshmi Mantra including divine Mantras like Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah। is given here. Lakshmi Beej Mantra, Mahalakshmi Mantra and Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra are also listed in this table.
Beautiful Lakshmi Pada designs for Deepawali are given on this page. These designs are also known as Lakshmi Pada Rangoli, Lakshmi Pada Kolam, Lakshmi Pada Muggu and Lakshmi Pada Alpana Designs.
Hridaya Kamala Rangoli designs for Lakshmi Puja are given on this page along with pictures. These designs are also known as Lakshmi Hrudaya Kamala Kolam. Many types of rangolis can be made with the help of these pictures.
