Goddess Laxmi

First Online: February 16,2008
Page Last Updated: June 16,2008

Goddess Laxmi (a.k.a. Lakshmi, Sridevi, Mahalakshmi etc) is the Hindu goddess fortune. In the Hindu culture, the fortune consists of longevity, fertility and material wealth, and Goddess Laxmi is widely worshipped.

Laxmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and married or romanced his incarnations Rama (in her incarnation as Sita) and Krishna (as Radha).

Here is a collection of pictures depicting Goddess Laxmi  in Indian Art

Goddess Laxmi in Indian Art

Kamat's Potpourri

Five Headed Goddess Lakshmi
Painting from a temple in the village of Malagi

Kamat's Potpourri

Lakshmi -- Goddess of Wealth

Kamat's Potpourri

Goddess Lakshmi
Mysore traditional painting with gold emboss, Srirangapattana, 2007

Kamat's Potpourri

Mahalakshmi in Dance Pose
12th century A.D., Nuggehalli

See Also:

• Path of Devotion -- Explore the Bhakti movement in India including the important proponents. A supplemental photo exhibition shows devout Indians at worship. 

• Hinduism Potpourri -- Hindu arts, and culture at Kamat's Potpourri