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Mahalakshmi

महालक्ष्मी
Also known as: Mahā Lakṣmī, Śrī Devī, Supreme Lakshmi

About

The supreme form of Lakshmi, the primordial goddess of prosperity, fortune, and abundance. In the Devi Mahatmya, she is the goddess who emerged from Vishnu's heart to slay demons. Represents the sum total of all forms of prosperity.

Attributes

Supreme prosperityPrimordial goddessGood fortuneDivine grace

Symbols

LotusShankhaChakraGadaLionElephants
Consort
Vishnu
Vahana (Mount)
Lion or elephant

Associated Mantras

Om Mahā Lakṣmyai Namaḥ
Mahā Lakṣmī Aṣṭakam
Śrī Sūkta
Lakṣmī Sahasranāma

Festivals

DiwaliVaralakshmi VratamNavaratri (Day 3 or 5)

Scriptures

Śrī Sūkta (Rigveda)Devī MāhātmyaLakṣmī PurāṇaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Eight or four-armed form. Holds lotus, shankha, chakra, gada, and in abhaya and varada mudras. Often depicted with lions or elephants. Radiant, serene, majestic expression.