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      • Lakshmi (/ ˈlʌkʃmi /; [nb 1] Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी, IAST: Lakṣmī, sometimes spelled Laxmi, lit. 'she who leads to one's goal'), also known as Shri (Sanskrit: श्री, IAST: Śrī, lit. 'Noble'), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, fertility, royal power and abundance.
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    Lakshmi is a member of the Tridevi, the triad of great goddesses. She represents the Rajas guna, and the Iccha-shakti. [40][41] The image, icons, and sculptures of Lakshmi are represented with symbolism. Her name is derived from Sanskrit root words for knowing the goal and understanding the objective. [30]

  3. Sep 7, 2024 · Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune. The wife of Vishnu, she is said to have taken different forms in order to be with him in each of his incarnations. Thus, when he was the dwarf Vamana, she appeared from a lotus and was known as Padma, or Kamala, both of which mean “Lotus”; when he.

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    Lakshmi is the consort of the god Vishnu. She is one of the most popular goddesses of Hindu mythology and is known as the goddess of wealth and purity.

    Lakshmi is commonly portrayed as a beautiful woman with four arms, standing on a lotus flower. There is usually one, or sometimes two elephants behind her, anointing her with water. She is often depicted sitting beneath Vishnu, massaging his feet.

    One of the most compelling stories in Hindu mythology is that of the Churning of the Milky Ocean. It is the story of the gods versus the demons and their fight to gain immortality. It also tells of the rebirth of Lakshmi. Indra, the warrior god, was given the responsibility of protecting the world against the demons. He had protected it successfull...

    Hindus believe that anybody who worships Lakshmi sincerely, and not in greed, will be blessed with fortune and success. It is said that Lakshmi resides in places of hard work, virtue and bravery, but leaves whenever these qualities are not apparent any more. Lakshmi is particularly worshipped during the festival of Diwali. This festival commemorate...

  4. Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi is a prominent deity in Hindu mythology and is widely revered as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Her origins and mythology are deeply rooted in Hinduism, and she plays a crucial role in the religious and cultural traditions of India.

  5. May 23, 2020 · Learn about the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu mythology: her symbols, rebirth, her family life, fun trivia facts, significance, and more.

  6. Goddess Lakshmi (Laxmi) is a Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is the wife of Lord Vishnu who is one of the three main Hindu gods.

  7. Aug 14, 2015 · Lakshmi (or Laksmi) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, good fortune, youth, and beauty. She is the wife of the great god Vishnu and the pair is often worshipped in tandem as Lakshmi-Narayana. Just as her...