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Goddess Lakshmi by Raja Ravi Varma — Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons
Goddess Lakshmi
लक्ष्मी
ലക്ഷ്മി
Goddess of Wealth & Fortune · Shri · Padmavathi
🕉 Vaishnavism · Shaktism
🦅 Owl (Uluka) or Lotus
💛 Lord Vishnu
🔗 Temple Links
Lakshmi temples in Kerala are administered by various Devaswom boards. Contact the respective board for puja booking.
Who is Goddess Lakshmi?
Goddess Lakshmi is the deity of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, and grace — and the eternal consort of Lord Vishnu. She is Shri — auspiciousness itself. She represents all forms of abundance: health, family, children, learning, courage, and victory. Where she resides, prosperity follows.
Tradition
Vaishnavism · Shaktism
Vahana (Vehicle)
Owl (Uluka) or Lotus
Weapons & Symbols
None — she bears lotus flowers and gold coins
Origin / Parents
Emerged from Samudra Manthan — the churning of the cosmic ocean
Sanskrit · Malayalam
लक्ष्मी · ലക്ഷ്മി
The Sacred Story
Lakshmi emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) — arising from the waters fully adorned, holding a lotus, as both gods and demons stood transfixed. She chose Vishnu as her eternal consort. She accompanies him in each avatar — as Sita with Rama, as Rukmini with Krishna. The cleanliness of a home, the conduct of its residents, the presence of Tulasi (holy basil) — these are said to invite her divine blessing.
Iconography & Symbolism
Lakshmi is depicted seated or standing on a lotus, clad in red and gold. Two of her four hands hold lotuses while the other two are in Abhaya Mudra (fearlessness) and Varada Mudra (boons), with gold coins flowing from one palm. Two elephants flank her, pouring purifying water from their trunks. Her eight forms — the Ashta Lakshmi — represent: Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera, Vijaya, and Vidya Lakshmi.
Sacred Mantras
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha
Oṃ Śrīṃ Mahālakṣmyai Namaḥ
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
"Salutations to Mahalakshmi — Shreem is the seed (bija) mantra of Lakshmi."
🪔 For wealth, abundance and the goddess's blessings in all endeavours
Lakshmi Gayatri
Oṃ Mahādevyai vidmahe Viṣṇupatnīyai dhīmahi
Tanno Lakṣmīḥ prachodayāt
ॐ महादेव्यै विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै धीमहि
तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्
"We meditate on the great goddess, consort of Vishnu — may Lakshmi illuminate our intellect."
🪔 For prosperity, grace and Lakshmi's blessings on the family
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Festivals & Sacred Days
🎊 Diwali — Lakshmi Puja
The third night of Diwali (Amavasya) is dedicated to Lakshmi. Homes are cleaned, lit with diyas, and Lakshmi is welcomed with prayers, rangoli and sweets.
🎊 Varalakshmi Vratham
Observed on the Friday before the full moon of Shravan (July–August) — particularly important in South India and Kerala. Women pray for the well-being of their families.
🎊 Kojagara Puja
Observed on the full moon of Ashwina (October) — Lakshmi is believed to wander the earth blessing those who keep a devoted night vigil.
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Goddess Lakshmi in Kerala Temples
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Moozhikkulam Lakshmikara Temple
📍 Ernakulam — Rare temple dedicated primarily to Lakshmi — ancient and historically significant
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Chettikulangara Devi Temple
📍 Alappuzha — Famous Kuthiyottam festival — Devi with a strong Lakshmi aspect
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Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple
📍 Thrissur — Lakshmi worshipped prominently alongside Krishna — central to Thrissur Pooram
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