Lakshmi
Lakshmi (Laksmi, or Laxmi), also called Sri or Sri Lakshmi, is the Hindu goddess of fortune. Representations of Lakshmi are found in Jain and Buddhist monuments, in addition to Hindu temples. Lakshmi is also kind to children and gives presents. Due to Her Motherly feelings and being the consort of Vishnu or Narayan (Supreme Being), Laksmi is respected as the Mother of the Universe. In Vaishnava traditions, Lakshmi is known as the Mother Goddess and the Shakti of Narayan.
The appearance of goddess Lakshmi is related to an ancient story. Durvasa, the short-tempered sage, once cursed Indra that he and all the demigods would lose their power because it had made them proud and vain. Due to the curse, the demons vanquished the demigods out of the heavens. The defeated demigods then went to seek refuge to the Creator Lord Brahma who asked them to churn the ocean of milk, Ksheersagar, to obtain the nectar of immortality, amrita. The demigods then went to Lord Vishnu, to seek his assistance. Lord Vishnu assumed the Avatar Kurma (Tortoise) to support the Manthara Parvata (mountain) as a churning rod, while the king of the serpents, Vasuki, became the churning rope. The demigods and the demons (under the leadership of the pious and wise King Bali Chakravarti) cooperated in churning the ocean of milk. Amongst the host of divine gifts which appeared from the ocean, goddess Lakshmi appeared and then chose Shri Vishnu as her consort, as only He had the power to control Maya (illusion). Because of this, Laksmi is also called the daughter of the sea; since the moon also appeared from the ocean during the churning, the moon is called her brother. Alakshmi, the goddess of misfortune, is Lakshmi's older sister. She is said to have also arisen from the sea of milk. According to the Vishnu Purana, Lakshmi is the daughter of Bhrigu and Khyaati and resided in Swarga but, due to the curse of Durvasa, Lakshmi left Swarga and made Ksheersagara her home. In some places Laksmi is seen in two forms, Bhudevi Laksmi and Sridevi Laksmi, both either side of Vishnu. Bhudevi Laksmi is the fertility form in which She is Mother Earth. Sridevi Laksmi is the wealth and knowledge, which is seen with Narayan.
Lakshmi Statue, Goddess of fortune, in classic style, colorfully hand painted, durable, very refined detail, lightweight and durable, 5.5 inches. A17
Laxmi Statue Wall Fountain rests on a flat surface or mounts on the wall. Water flows down the back wall and from her pot. 11.5 inches high and 4 lbs. L04
Sweet Laxmi Statue is 11.5 inches high and weighs 4 lbs. L06
Laxmi Statue Fountain of Wealth. Water continuously flows in soothing enchanting streams. The submersible pump and sculpture easily assemble in a few minutes. 13.5 inches tall. LF3
Venkat Laxmi Statue Fountain is 25 inches tall and 17 inches across. Water flows from Laxmi's pot. One adjustable large light, clear, sits directly in front of Laxmi. L10 .
Small Laxmi Statue Lotus Fountain: Water flows from the pot to the base of the lotus. This item is 9.5 inches tall an weighs 3 lbs. L12
