Lakshmi
लक्ष्मी
The goddess of wealth, wellbeing and good fortune, and Vishnu's wife.
Lakshmi is usually shown seated on a lotus, with gold coins flowing from her hand. Families welcome her into a clean, lamp-lit home on Diwali, and many keep Fridays for her. Her blessing is not only money but also health, harmony and plenty.
Names and what they mean
- ShriRadiance and good fortune
- MahalakshmiThe great Lakshmi
- PadmaThe lotus one
People pray to Lakshmi for
- Prosperity and financial stability
- A happy, harmonious home
- Success in work and business
Many families keep Friday for Lakshmi.