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Goddess Laxmi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Goddess Lakshmi<\/a> or Laxmi is an important deity of Hinduism. She is the Goddess for wealth and fortune and is the wife of the preserver-God, Sri Maha Vishnu. Laxmi is one of the famed tri-devis of Hinduism, the other being Saraswathi, the Goddess for knowledge, and Parvati, the Goddess for power and strength.<\/p>\n

Ancient scriptures state that Laxmi emerged from the ocean during its churning, and she garlanded Maha Vishnu.<\/p>\n

Appearance and different forms of Lakshmi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As per the Hindu religious scriptures, Goddess Laxmi features a red complexion and possesses beautiful facial features. She lives in Vaikunta with Maha Vishnu and gently massages his feet. She is also depicted sitting on a red lotus and has four hands. Her upper arms hold two red lotuses; one of her lower hands shows Abhaya mudra, and the other holds a golden pot overflowing with gold coins.<\/p>\n

Lakshmi<\/a> is worshipped in several forms; it is said that there are 108 forms of Lakshmi. Of the 108 forms, eight are considered prominent and are known as ‘Ashta Lakshmis,’ the eight Lakshmis. Each Ashta Lakshmi acts as custodian of a particular type of wealth and blesses devotees with that specific form of wealth when invoked. The following is the list of Ashta Laxmi with their category of wealth.<\/p>\n

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  1. Adhi Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0she is the first form of Lakshmi who emerged from the Milky Ocean.<\/li>\n
  2. Dhana Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0she is the custodian of all types of wealth and fortune.<\/li>\n
  3. Dhanya Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0she is the driving factor behind fertility and timely monsoon.<\/li>\n
  4. Gaja Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0invoking her brings luxury and prosperity to life.<\/li>\n
  5. Santana Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0blesses married couples with progeny.<\/li>\n
  6. Vidya Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0blesses her devotees with all types of knowledge and skills.<\/li>\n
  7. Vijaya Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0she is the driving force behind the victory and accomplishment of tasks.<\/li>\n
  8. Veera Laxmi:<\/strong>\u00a0blesses the devotee with grit, determination, and self-confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nBuy Now<\/a>\n

    Significance of Goddess Laxmi<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    Laxmi is one of the important Goddesses worshipped by all Hindus. Though individual temples are rare, her shrines are found in almost all Vishnu temples and even in other deity temples. The Vaishnavaites, a famous sect worshipping Lord Vishnu as the supreme, consider Vishnu the Universe’s father and Laxmi as the mother of the Universe.<\/p>\n

    Worship to Vishnu is considered wholesome and complete only if Laxmi is worshipped along with him. Therefore, it is a widespread custom for the devotees to perform Laxmi pooja to invoke Goddess Laxmi.<\/p>\n

    How to get the blessings of Goddess Laxmi<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

    Scriptures have laid down specific rules to receive the blessings of Goddess Laxmi.<\/p>\n

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    1. Lighting lamps every day in the pooja room will please the Goddess.<\/li>\n
    2. Laxmi loves clean and hygienic places, and thus, it is essential to maintain cleanliness at your home and establishments.<\/li>\n
    3. Worshipping and feeding cows is an ideal way to get her blessings. It is believed that Laxmi resides in cows, so cow worship pleases her.<\/li>\n
    4. Chant the mantras and shlokas of Laxmi to receive her blessings. The kanakadhara stotram, Shodasa Lakshmi Stotram, Ashta Laxmi stotram are famous bhakti literature on Laxmi.<\/li>\n
    5. Donating for good causes and helping the poor and needy will bring Laxmi’s blessings.<\/li>\n
    6. Providing help to poor priests and Veda patshalas also would bring her grace upon the devotees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Procedures to worship Laxmi<\/strong><\/h2>\n