The primary goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness. Consort of Vishnu. Emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). One of the most widely worshipped deities in Hinduism.
Four-armed, seated on a lotus. Holds lotus flowers. Gold coins showering from hands. Two elephants (Gaja Lakshmi) often depicted pouring water. Serene, radiant, generous expression. Golden complexion.