Lakshmi is regarded as the Goddess of wealth and good fortune in
Hinduism. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and is said to have taken
different forms in order to be with him in each of his incarnations.
Thus when he was the dwarf Vamana, she appeared from a lotus and
was known as Padma, or Kamala; when he was the
ax-wielding Parasurama the destroyer of the warrior caste, she
was his wife Dharani; when he was King Rama, she was his queen
Sita. The idol of Goddess Lakshmi is often represented as seated on a lotus, sometimes being anointed by a pair of elephants. White owl is the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi. The Goddess is worshiped by all Hindu for wealth and prosperity. It is said that the Goddess blesses the worshiper with wealth, prosperity and harmony in his life.
The idol of Goddess Lakshmi is usually crafted of the following materials :
- Stone
- Brass
- Ashtadhatu
- Sphatik/Crystal
- Parad/Mercury
- Wood
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Idol
Lord Narayana, also known as Lord Vishnu, is regarded as a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology. Lord Vishnu represents himself as Narayana because he has goddess Lakshmi within him. Lord Vishnu's consort is Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The Lakshmi Narayan idol is worshipped in Hinduism for peace, prosperity and to get the blessings of Lord Lakshmi Narayana.
Ganesha and Lakshmi Idol
The most important feature of Diwali celebrations is the Lakshmi - Ganesha pooja. Goddess Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lord Ganesha is worshipped first on every pooja and is the God of pure consciousness, good luck, knowledge and wisdom. The auspicious pair of Lakshmi-Ganesh idol brings charm and grace to an individual's office and home.