Thursday, December 22, 2011

Significance of Goddess Lakshmi in Diwali

Lakshmi the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. The word ''Lakshmi'' is
derived from the Sanskrit word Laksme, meaning "goal." She is also
called "Shri", the female of the Supreme Being. She is worshipped for
promotion, success and personal virtues.Devi Lakshmi was emerged during the churning of the celestial milky ocean by the Gods and Demons. Lakshmi chose Vishnu as Her Consort. Vishnu carried Lakshmi from the ocean into His heaven. Each time Vishnu descends on earth as an avatar. He is acgepanied by an avatar of Lakshmi. She was born as Sita when Vishnu appeared as Rama, she was Rukmini when Vishnu appeared as Krishna and she was Padma when her husband came as Vaman.Lakshmi Puja is performed for prosperity, material abundance, and
spiritual prosperity. She is worshipped to remove troubles that prevent
us from starting a spiritual path or business.Hindus worship Goddess Lakshmi in houses and temples by Her devotees. A
special worship is offered to Her annually on the auspicious day of
Diwali, with religious rituals and colorful ceremonies specifically
devoted to Her.

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