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Mahavidya · Tenth Mahavidya / Lotus Goddess of Prosperity

Kamala

कमला
Also known as: Kamalā, Lakṣmī, Padmā, Śrī Devī

About

Tenth of the ten Mahavidyas. The goddess of prosperity, abundance, and beauty. She is the Mahavidya form of Lakshmi. Represents material and spiritual wealth, grace, and divine fortune. Unlike other Mahavidyas, she is purely benevolent and represents the ultimate goal of worldly and spiritual prosperity.

Attributes

ProsperityAbundanceBeautyGraceFortuneLakshmi aspect

Symbols

LotusElephantsGoldPot of goldLakshmi attributes
Consort
Vishnu
Vahana (Mount)
Lotus (elephants in iconography)

Associated Mantras

Om Śrīṃ Kamalāyai Namaḥ
Śrī Sūkta
Lakṣmī Sahasranāma
Kamalā Tantra

Festivals

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)Varalakshmi VratamNavaratri (final day)

Scriptures

Śrī SūktaKamalā TantraDevī Bhāgavata PurāṇaLakṣmī Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Golden complexion, seated on a lotus. Four arms: holds two lotuses, two hands in abhaya and varada mudras. Four elephants (gaja) pouring water from pots over her. Often depicted with Vishnu. Radiant, smiling, benevolent expression.