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Adi Lakshmi

आदिलक्ष्मी
Also known as: Ādi Lakṣmī, Mahā Lakṣmī, Primeval Lakshmi

About

First of the eight Ashtalakshmi forms. The primeval, eternal form of Lakshmi who resides with Vishnu in Vaikuntha. Represents the original, primordial energy of prosperity and the source from which all other Lakshmi forms emanate.

Attributes

PrimordialEternalOriginal prosperityVaikuntha resident

Symbols

LotusShankhaChakraGadaAbhaya mudraVarada mudra
Consort
Vishnu
Vahana (Mount)
Lotus (with elephants)

Associated Mantras

Om Ādi Lakṣmyai Namaḥ
Śrī Sūkta
Lakṣmī Sahasranāma

Festivals

Varalakshmi VratamDiwaliNavaratri

Scriptures

Śrī Sūkta (Rigveda)Lakṣmī PurāṇaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Four-armed form seated on a lotus. Holds shankha, chakra, gada, and lotus. Often depicted with two elephants (Gaja Lakshmi style) pouring water. Crowned, serene, radiant expression.