Hindu goddess lakshmi biography definition

Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the consort of the god Vishnu. She is one of the most popular goddesses of Hindu mythology and is known as the goddess of wealth and purity.

What does Lakshmi look like?

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Lakshmi is commonly portrayed as a beautiful woman with four arms, standing on a lotus flower.

There is usually one, or sometimes two elephants behind her, anointing her with water. She is often depicted sitting beneath Vishnu, massaging his feet.

The rebirth of Lakshmi

One of the most compelling stories in Hindu mythology is that of the Churning of the Milky Ocean.

It is the story of the gods versus the demons and their fight to gain immortality.

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It also tells of the rebirth of Lakshmi.

Indra, the warrior god, was given the responsibility of protecting the world against the demons. He had protected it successfully for many years, and the goddess Lakshmi's presence had made him sure of success.

One day, a wise sage offered Indra a garland of sacred flowers. In his arrogance, In