Laxmi
Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, light, wisdom, the lotus flower and fortune, and secondarily of luck, beauty, courage and fertility.
She is also kind to children and gives presents.
Due to Her Motherly feelings and being the consort of Narayan (Supreme Being), She is believed as the Mother of the Universe.
She is the consort of Vishnu and married his incarnations Rama (in her incarnation as Sita), Krishna (as Rukmini) and Venkateshwara (as Alamelu).
In Vaishnava traditions, She is believed to be the Mother Goddess and the Shakti of Narayan.
Physically, goddess Lakshmi is described as a fair lady, with four arms, seated on a lotus, dressed in fine garments and precious jewels.
Her expression is always calm and loving.
The most striking feature of the iconography of Lakshmi is her persistent association with the lotus.
The meaning of the lotus in relation to Shri-Lakshmi refers to purity and spiritual power.
Rooted in the mud but blossoming above the water, completely uncontaminated by the mud, the lotus represents spiritual perfection and authority.
Hindus worship Lakshmi the most on Diwali, the festival of lights.
According to tradition people would put small candles outside their homes on Diwali and hope Lakshmi will come to bless them.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped by those who wish to acquire or to preserve wealth. It is believed that Lakshmi (wealth) goes only to those houses which are clean and where the people are hardworking.
Aadrika is an other name of goddess Lakshmi, this is why I am giving the features of this goddess to my niece Aadrika.
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Laxmi
Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, light, wisdom, the lotus flower and fortune, and secondarily of luck, beauty, courage and fertility.
She is also kind to children and gives presents.
Due to Her Motherly feelings and being the consort of Narayan (Supreme Being), She is believed as the Mother of the Universe.
She is the consort of Vishnu and married his incarnations Rama (in her incarnation as Sita), Krishna (as Rukmini) and Venkateshwara (as Alamelu).
In Vaishnava traditions, She is believed to be the Mother Goddess and the Shakti of Narayan.
Physically, goddess Lakshmi is described as a fair lady, with four arms, seated on a lotus, dressed in fine garments and precious jewels.
Her expression is always calm and loving.
The most striking feature of the iconography of Lakshmi is her persistent association with the lotus.
The meaning of the lotus in relation to Shri-Lakshmi refers to purity and spiritual power.
Rooted in the mud but blossoming above the water, completely uncontaminated by the mud, the lotus represents spiritual perfection and authority.
Hindus worship Lakshmi the most on Diwali, the festival of lights.
According to tradition people would put small candles outside their homes on Diwali and hope Lakshmi will come to bless them.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped by those who wish to acquire or to preserve wealth. It is believed that Lakshmi (wealth) goes only to those houses which are clean and where the people are hardworking.
Aadrika is an other name of goddess Lakshmi, this is why I am giving the features of this goddess to my niece Aadrika.
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