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In Odisha, Lakshmi Puja is an 11-day celebration where Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in the form of Gajalakshmi. Gajalaxmi Puja (ଗଜ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ପୂଜା) traces its origin to Kumar Purnima which is also observed on this day – the last day of Ashwina month, marking the beginning of Kartika as per the Odia(ଓଡିଆ) calendar.
[10] [11] [12] Rukmini is revered as the avatar of Lakshmi and is venerated primarily in Warkari, [13] and Haridasa tradition, [citation needed] and additionally in Sri Vaishnavism. [14] Rukmini is mainly worshipped in Maharashtra and South India. The people of Maharashtra venerate her with Vithoba (a regional form of Krishna) and call her ...
The salient feature of 'Thirupuram' is the Lakshmi Narayani temple whose Vimanam and Ardha Mandapam is covered with pure gold, housing the deity Sri Lakshmi Narayani (female consort/wife of Vishnu Narayana). The temple is located on 40 hectares (100 acres) of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based charitable trust, Sri Narayani ...
There are also small shrines on the sides dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha, Hanuman and Buddha. [3] It was the first large Hindu temple built in Delhi and is often called Birla Mandir due to being constructed by the Birla family. The temple is spread over 3 hectares (7.5 acres), adorned with many shrines, fountains, and a large garden with Hindu and ...
The image of Mahalakshmi carved in black stone is 3 feet in height. The Shri Yantra is carved on one of the walls in the temple. A stone lion (the vahana of the goddess), stands behind the statue. The crown contains a five headed snake and a Shivalinga. Furthermore, she holds a Matulunga fruit, mace, shield and a pānapātra (drinking bowl).
Lakshmi embodies the spiritual world, also known as Vaikuntha, the abode of Lakshmi and Vishnu (collectively called Lakshmi Narayana). Lakshmi is the embodiment of the creative energy of Vishnu, [ 79 ] and primordial Prakriti who creates the universe.
The image of Siddhi Lakshmi inside the temple is said to be of immense beauty, at least 10 feet (3.048 metres) in height, [5] featuring the goddess standing with her feet on the shoulders of Bhairava—a fierce manifestation of Shiva. Siddhi Lakshmi can be seen with 9 heads and 18 arms. [58] Around the image, lie other numerous deities.
The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesha. In the periphery, there is a Hanuman temple as well. The exterior of the temple consists of a dome which is lit up with multiple colors in the evenings and they keep changing every few hours. The statue of Shri Ganesha is located exactly under the dome.