Goddess Lakshmi is known to be very closely associated with the lotus, and her many epithets are connected to the flower, such as Padma: lotus dweller Kamala: lotus dweller Padmapriya means one who likes lotuses Padmamaladhara devi means one who wears a garland of lotuses Padmamukhi means one whose face is as beautiful as a lotus Padmakshi means one whose eyes are as beautiful as a lotus Padmahasta means one who holds a lotus Padmasundari means one who is as beautiful as a lotus.



Moreover Lotus flowers, sandalwood, vermilion, betel leaves & nuts, fruits and various sweet preparations made from jaggery, rice and coconuts are used for her ritual worship. Further Lakshmi is described as bestowing coins of prosperity and flanked by elephants signifying her royal power. However, in some texts, she has an owl as her vahana. Her expression is always calm and loving.

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The lotus also symbolizes the fertile growth of organic life, as the world is continually reborn on a lotus growing out of Vishnu's navel.  Furthermore Mahalakshmi is said to exist in several other forms. The most famous amongst them are Sridevi, Bhoodevi, and Neeladevi. The famous Vaishnavite saint Aandaal, who was born in Srivilliputhur in Tamil Nadu, about 5050 years ago, is an incarnation of Mahalakshmi herself. 


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