What is the story of Alakshmi? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Apr 14, 2015 · I have read somewhere that in the process of Sagar-Manthan, along with Goddess Lakshmi came her sister Alakshmi. Opposite of Lakshmi, Alakshmi is the goddess of misfortune. There are some other sto...
Can we worship Alakshmi? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Nov 27, 2023 · I have heard that Alakshmi was worshipped at once. That's actually interesting and my doubt was arised from that. So, my question is, can we worship Alakshmi? If yes, Which scripture say that/there...
identification request - Who are these deities with Alakshmi ...
Dec 20, 2023 · In the below picture, i found Jyeshtha (Alakshmi) with other two deities, when i find to install better picture of Astha Lakshmi. I wanted to know about who are these guys with Alakshmi (in middle...
How was Lakshmi born? Was she born in Samudra Manthan?
May 16, 2023 · How was Lakshmi born? Is it true that she was born in Samudra Manthan? If yes, did Vishnu not have a wife before that?
Who are Adi Shakti and Durga? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jan 14, 2016 · The many names of the Goddess are Adi Shakti, Shakti, Durga and Devi. Are they the same person? Here is what I have gathered from numerous sources such as Wikipedia: Durga, who is known as Parvati...
Are Lakshmi and Mahalakshmi different goddesses?
Feb 11, 2018 · Lakshmi has a history from early scriptures and eventually became Vishnu's consort in the Puranic period. She seems to have become subservient to Vishnu after that. So much so that one of the sub...
Why did Goddess Lakshmi choose Lord Vishnu as her consort?
Dec 14, 2016 · Lakshmi is also called Sri. Lakshmi personifies wealth, riches, beauty, happiness, grace, charm and splendour. She was born from the churning of the primordial ocean (Samudra manthan) and she chose
Who is dhumavati? How can one worship her in common …
Jan 27, 2024 · What are the benefits of worshipping dhumavati mahavidya? Can it be done in any common household? Also is there any Bhakti ways of doing it? She appears to be sort of similar to alakshmi so why sho...
Why do we worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on Diwali?
Feb 13, 2015 · In Bengal, Alakshmi is worshipped and then drived away and then Lakshmi is worshipped and ther are mantras and references for this.But Ganesha is not worshipped on Dipavali as per the tradition.Thanks.
vishnu - Is there a scriptural basis for the story where Viṣṇu refuses ...
There is a scriptural reference involving Vishnu, Alakshmi and Peepal tree but it is different from what is said in the World Bank report quoted in the question. This Alakshmi is same as the elder sister of Lakshmi, it is a yes. Alakshmi or Jyeshta (the eldest one) is the sister of Lakshmi who emerged from the churning of the milky ocean. The devas …