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Devi · Shakti
लक्ष्मी
Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess of Prosperity · Shri
ॐ
Mantra
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Salutations to the great Lakshmi, giver of abundance.
Story & significance
Lakshmi emerged from the churning of the ocean seated on a lotus and chose Vishnu as her eternal consort. She brings wealth, beauty and fortune, and is welcomed into every home on Diwali night.
- Vahana (mount)
- Owl
- Consort
- Vishnu
LotusGold coinsElephants (Gaja)
Sacred temples
- Mahalakshmi, Kolhapur
- Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
- Lakshmi Narayan, Delhi