Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Maa Lakshmi - Hindu Goddess Religious Statues

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Lakshmi is one of the most popular goddesses of the Hindus. Also called Sri, the beautiful, she is the epitome of feminine beauty. Sri Lakshmi is called Haripriya, the beloved of Hari; Kamala and Padma, the lotus. She is also Padmalaya as she sits on a lotus; Jaladhija, ocean born and Chanchala, the fickle one. She is Jyeshtha, the elder one. Lokmata, mother of the world and Kumbhi, the goddess with the pitcher. She is Medha, the goddess of talent; Dhriti, patience and Kirti, fame.