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Lakshmi-Narayana

लक्ष्मीनारायण
Also known as: Lakṣmī Nārāyaṇa, Shri Narayana, Divine Couple

About

The combined form of Vishnu (Narayana) and his consort Lakshmi. Represents the unity of the divine couple, the inseparable nature of the supreme being and his creative energy. Central to Vaishnava worship and often depicted together in temples.

Attributes

Divine coupleVishnu-Lakshmi unityPreservationProsperity

Symbols

ShankhaChakraLotusGarudaElephants
Consort
Lakshmi
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Lakṣmī Nārāyaṇāya Namaḥ
Lakshmi Narayana Hridayam

Festivals

DiwaliVaikuntha EkadashiTulasi Vivah

Scriptures

PuranasVaishnava texts

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Vishnu with Lakshmi seated on his lap or beside him. Vishnu has four arms, Lakshmi has two or four. Often depicted in a loving embrace.