Vishwa Shanti Ashram, Nelamangala, Bangalore: Part 3: Ashta Lakshmi: Adi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, Aishwarya Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi

Ashta Lakshmi are eight secondary manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of the wealth. Photos of the statues of Ashta Lakshmi:

1) Adi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi: Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi as daughter of the sage Bhrigu.

2) Santana Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi as bestower of offspring.

3) Gaja Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi worshipped by elephants and provider of animal wealth.

4) Dhana Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi as provider of money.

5) Dhanya Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi as provider of agricultural wealth.

6) Vidya Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi as provider of knowledge of arts and sciences.

7) Aishwarya Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi as Goddess of riches.

8 ) Veera Lakshmi: Incarnation of Lakshmi as bestower of courage and bravery in battles.

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