Deities · Vaishnava / Tridevi
लक्ष्मी
Lakṣmī
The supreme goddess of prosperity, beauty, and grace. Rising from the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean upon a fully bloomed lotus, she chose Vishnu as her eternal consort, sealing the union of preservation and abundance.
Quick facts
Attributes & symbols
Emblems most often depicted with Goddess Lakshmi. Hover for gloss · click to search.
Epithets
Names and titles by which Goddess Lakshmi is invoked across the śāstras.
Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, Mahabharata
An epic cosmic event where the celestial Devas and the demonic Asuras form a temporary alliance to churn the primeval Ocean of Milk, extracting the nectar of immortality (Amrita) alongside multiple legendary treasures.
5 chapters · read →
Sri Ramcharitmanas, Tulsi Prasanga
The charming and profound story of Hanuman coating his entire body in orange vermilion out of innocent, pure devotion to ensure the long life and prosperity of his master, Sri Rama.
3 chapters · read →
Heritage Store
Invoke the divine aura of prosperity with this pure silver collectible coin. Embellished with the detailed relief of Goddess Lakshmi rising elegantly from the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean holding twin lotuses, this high-relief coin is ideal for Diwali Pujas and heirloom investments.
