AshtaLakshmi

AHSTALAKSHMI (Sanskrit: अष्टलक्ष्मी, Aṣṭalakṣmī, lit. "eight Lakshmis"), are a group  of eight Hindu goddesses ,  secondary manifestations of Shri-Laxmi, the Hindugoddess of wealth, who preside over eight sources of wealth:"Wealth" in the context of Ashta-Lakshmi means prosperity, good health, knowledge, strength, progeny, and power.

The Ashta Lakshmi are alway depicted and worshipped in a group in Temples.

The Ashta Lakshmi are all depicted seated on a lotus. 

Adi Lakshmi : Four-armed, carries a lotus and a white flag, other two arms in Abhaya mudra and varada mudra.

Aishwarya Lakshmi : Four-armed, in white garments, carries two lotuses, other two arms in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.   

   

Dhana Lakshmi : Six-armed, in red garments,carries chakra (discus),  shankha (conch), kalasha (water pitcher with mango leaves and a coconut on it) or Amrita kumbha (a pitcher containing Amrita - elixir of life), bow-arrow, a lotus and an arm in abhaya mudra with gold coins falling from it.   

            

Dhanya Lakshmi : Eight-armed, in green garments, carries two lotuses, gada (mace), paddy crop, sugarcane, bananas, other two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.

  

Gaja Lakshmi : Four-armed, in red garments, carries two lotuses, other two arms in abhaya mudra and varada mudra, surrounded by two elephants bathing her with water pots.  

       

 Santana Lakshmi : Six-armed, carries two kalashas (water pitcher with mango leaves and a coconut on it), sword, shield, a child on her lap, a hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding the child.The child holds a Lotus.                                           

Veera Lakshmi : Eight-armed, in red garments, carries chakra, shankh, bow, arrow, trishul (or sword), a bundle of palm leaf scriptures, other two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.

Please Goddess Laksmi through the chanting of the Laksmi Beej Mantra

The powerful Lakshmi beej mantra is...

"Om Hrim Shrim Lakshmibhyo Namah"

Lakshmi beej mantra is a sure way to please ma Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. "Beej" means basic or the root. When prayed with a heart full of love and devotion it produces amazing results. This mantra cleanses and purifies your heart and home, opening doors of opportunities that will transform your life. All it needs is faith from your side.Chant the mantra 5, 11, 21, 51, or 108 times as per your convenience and believe that the Goddess will surely bless you and grant you the wishes you so desire.