In Hinduism, Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, symbolizing material and spiritual abundance
She emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) on a lotus, representing purity and beauty.
Lakshmi is the wife of Lord Vishnu and accompanies him in all his incarnations, including Sita and Rukmini.
Her four arms symbolize the four goals of human life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
Lakshmi is often depicted with elephants, which represent royalty and power, as they shower her with water.
Major festivals like Diwali and Navratri celebrate her, with rituals aimed at invoking her blessings for prosperity.
Lakshmi has multiple forms, including Ashta Lakshmi, representing eight types of wealth, such as knowledge and power.