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अष्टलक्ष्मी
Vaishnava (Lakshmi Tantra; Sri Sukta context; popular Tamil tradition)
Eight aspects of Lakshmi each governing a domain of well-being. Worshipped especially on Fridays and during Diwali.
Primordial Lakshmi
Four arms; lotuses, abhaya mudra; seated on lotus
Wealth Lakshmi
Six arms; chakra, shankha, kalasha, bow, arrow, lotus; abhaya mudra
Grain Lakshmi
Eight arms; rice paddy, sugar-cane, banana, lotus; abhaya, varada mudras
Elephant Lakshmi
Four arms; lotuses; flanked by two elephants showering water from kalashas; the most-popular iconographic form
Progeny Lakshmi
Six arms; child on lap; kalasha, sword, shield, abhaya; eternally maternal
Valour / Courage Lakshmi
Eight arms; chakra, shankha, bow, arrow, sword, trishul, book, abhaya mudra
Victory Lakshmi
Eight arms; chakra, shankha, sword, shield, noose, lotus, abhaya, varada
Knowledge-wealth Lakshmi
Four arms; book, mala, lotus, abhaya; seated on lotus