Lotus flowers are a symbol of purity and enlightenment and are held in great reverence in the Hindu culture. Lakshmi is often portrayed holding a lotus bud in one or two of he… See more

Other than lotuses, Lakshmi has also been associated with owls and elephants. Gaja … See more

Lakshmi was first mentioned in the Rig Veda around 1000 BCE and she was a revered deity even during the earlier phase of Hinduism known as the Vedic period (1750 – 50… See more

As is common with Hindu Gods, Lakshmi is known by many names and has descended on Earth in many forms or avatars, often as the consort of Vishnu’s various avatars. Her more signifi… See more