Lakshmiमाँ लक्ष्मी

About Lakshmi

The Puranas tell how she rose from the ocean of milk when the devas and asuras churned it, seated on a lotus, and chose Vishnu as her lord. She accompanies him in each avatar: as Sita with Rama and as Rukmini with Krishna.

Her eight forms, the Ashta Lakshmi, cover wealth, grain, courage, children, victory, knowledge and more. Diwali night is her greatest festival, and many homes worship her every Friday.

Lakshmi mantra

Prayers to Lakshmi 6

Chalisas, aartis, stotras and mantras for Lakshmi, each with the full text, transliteration and meaning.

Chalisa · 6–8 min Lakshmi Chalisa लक्ष्मी चालीसा Hymn to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and well-being — commonly chanted on Fridays and Diwali. Read with meaning → Sukta · 6 min Shri Suktam श्रीसूक्तम् Vedic hymn to Shri/Lakshmi from the Khila portion of Rigveda — chanted for prosperity. Read with meaning → Stotra · 7 min Kanakadhara Stotram कनकधारास्तोत्रम् The hymn to Mahalakshmi that young Shankara sang for a poor woman who gave him her only amla as alms — tradition says a shower of golden amlas (kanaka-dhara) followed. Recited for prosperity and the grace of the Goddess. Read with meaning → Mantra · 6 min Lakshmi Mantras लक्ष्मी मन्त्र Seven mantras of Mahalakshmi for prosperity and grace — Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah, the Lakshmi Gayatri, the first verse of the Shri Suktam, Namastestu Mahamaye and more — with meaning. Read with meaning → Stotra · 3 min Mahalakshmi Ashtakam श्रीमहालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् Namaste'stu mahamaye — the eight verses Indra sang to Mahalakshmi, each ending "mahalakshmi namo'stu te". Recited especially on Fridays, on Diwali and during Navratri for prosperity and protection. Read with meaning → Aarti · 3 min Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता The aarti of Mahalakshmi sung in homes every Friday and above all on Diwali night, after the Lakshmi–Ganesh puja. Some families sing 'Har Vishnu Vidhata' (Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma) in the first line. Read with meaning →

Daily shlokas

Karagre Vasate Lakshmiकराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीःOn waking up, looking at the palms Samudra Vasane Deviसमुद्रवसने देविBefore stepping on the earth in the morning

Festivals of Lakshmi

• अAkshaya Tritiyaअक्षय तृतीयाShukla Tritiya, Vaishakh month
• धDhanterasधनतेरसKrishna Trayodashi, Kartik month
• दीDiwali (Lakshmi Puja)दीपावलीAmavasya of Kartik
• शSharad Purnima (Kojagari)शरद पूर्णिमाPurnima of Ashvin

Temples of Lakshmi

Mahalakshmi Temple महालक्ष्मी मंदिर

Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Mahalakshmi

Shakti Peetha where Sati's three eyes fell. One of 108 Shakti Peethas. Twice a year (Jan and Nov), sun rays fall directly on the idol — Kiranotsav. 3-feet tall idol made of black stone.

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Shri Mahalaxmi Temple Mumbai महालक्ष्मी मंदिर मुंबई

Mumbai, Maharashtra · Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, Mahasaraswati

Mumbai's most prayed Lakshmi temple. All three forms worshipped. Golden ornaments. Grand Navratri celebrations.

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Golden Temple Vellore वेल्लोर स्वर्ण मंदिर

Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Lakshmi Narayani

Temple covered in gold — often reported as about 1,500 kg. Lakshmi Narayani (Mahalakshmi) consecrated 2007. Built over 100-acre complex. Star-shaped path.

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Birla Mandir Delhi बिरला मंदिर दिल्ली

New Delhi, Delhi · Lakshmi Narayan

Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on condition it be open to all castes. First major temple of modern India. Gita Bhawan next door — place for discussing Gita.

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Durgiana Temple दुर्ग्याणा मंदिर

Amritsar, Punjab · Durga, Lakshmi-Narayan

Amritsar's most important Hindu temple, set in a sacred tank like the Golden Temple, with shrines of Durga, Lakshmi-Narayan and the Bada Hanuman temple famous for the Langur Mela.

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Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple सिंहाचलम वराह लक्ष्मी नरसिंह मंदिर

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · Vishnu (Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha)

A hilltop temple near Visakhapatnam where Vishnu is worshipped in a combined Varaha and Narasimha form. The image stays covered in sandalwood paste all year and is revealed only on Akshaya Tritiya, at the famous Chandanotsavam.

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Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple यादाद्रि लक्ष्मी नरसिंह मंदिर

Yadagirigutta, Telangana · Vishnu (Lakshmi Narasimha)

The most important Narasimha shrine of Telangana, a hilltop cave temple where tradition says Narasimha appeared in five forms. It was rebuilt on a grand scale in carved black granite and reopened in 2022.

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Birla Mandir, Jaipur बिड़ला मंदिर, जयपुर

Jaipur, Rajasthan · Lakshmi Narayan

A gleaming white marble temple of Lakshmi and Narayan below Moti Dungri hill, one of Jaipur's best-known modern landmarks. Its carved marble, stained glass and evening illumination draw both devotees and visitors.

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