Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity and beauty, and the consort of Vishnu. She is often shown seated on a lotus, holding lotuses and bestowing gold, and is worshipped especially at Diwali.
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Who is Lakshmi?
Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity and beauty, and the consort of Vishnu. She is depicted seated or standing on a blooming lotus, holding lotuses, often with gold coins flowing from one hand and the other raised in blessing.
She embodies both material and spiritual abundance, and accompanies Vishnu in each of his descents — as Sita beside Rama, and as Rukmini beside Krishna. Her worship reaches its height at Diwali, when homes are lit and cleaned to welcome her.
Aartis and mantras of Lakshmi
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Stories & mythsSamudra Manthanसमुद्र मंथन
FestivalsDiwaliदीपावली
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FestivalsRaksha Bandhanरक्षा बंधनStories & mythsDhanteras: The Story and Meaning of the First Day of Diwaliधनतेरस: पहले दिन की कथा और महत्त्व
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