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Gaja Lakshmi

गजलक्ष्मी
Also known as: Gaja Lakṣmī, Elephant Lakshmi

About

Fourth of the eight Ashtalakshmi forms. The goddess bathed by elephants pouring water. Represents royal prosperity, sovereignty, and the auspiciousness associated with elephants. One of the most ancient and common depictions of Lakshmi.

Attributes

Royal prosperitySovereigntyElephant symbolsAuspiciousness

Symbols

ElephantsWater potsLotusRoyal umbrella
Consort
Vishnu
Vahana (Mount)
Lotus (elephants on sides)

Associated Mantras

Om Gaja Lakṣmyai Namaḥ
Śrī Sūkta
Gaja Lakshmi Stotram

Festivals

DiwaliVaralakshmi VratamNavaratri

Scriptures

Śrī SūktaPuranasArchaeological inscriptions

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Seated on a lotus. Four arms holding lotuses. Two elephants on either side pouring water from golden pots (gaja abhisheka). Often depicted with royal symbols. Radiant, serene expression.