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Vidya Lakshmi

विद्यालक्ष्मी
Also known as: Vidyā Lakṣmī, Knowledge Lakshmi

About

Seventh of the eight Ashtalakshmi forms. The goddess who bestows knowledge, wisdom, and learning. Represents the wealth of education, skills, and intellectual attainment.

Attributes

KnowledgeWisdomLearningEducationSkills

Symbols

BookJapa malaLotusVeena (sometimes)Sarasvati elements
Consort
Vishnu
Vahana (Mount)
Lotus

Associated Mantras

Om Vidyā Lakṣmyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Varalakshmi VratamVasant PanchamiNavaratri

Scriptures

Lakṣmī PurāṇaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaStudents and scholars

Iconography

Four-armed form seated on a lotus. Holds book, japa mala, lotus, and in abhaya or varada mudra. Sometimes depicted with veena, blending Lakshmi and Sarasvati symbolism. Serene, wise expression.