By Boldsky
| Published: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 14:51 [IST]
Varalakshmi pooja is performed by the hindu women to seek the blessings of the goddess lakshmi who is the abode of wealth and prosperity. As per mythology, a pious woman Charumati dreamt of lord Shiva and Parvati asking her to perform the ritual in order to fulfil her wishes.
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Vidya Lakshmi :- Giver of victory, not only in battles, but also in conquering hurdles in order to beget success.
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Santana Lakshmi is Best tower of offspring or babies.
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Gaja Lakshmi gives you animal wealth like cattle and elephants. Swami Chidananda interprets Gaja Lakshmi as giver of power of royalty.According to Hindu mythology, Gaja Lakshmi brought back the wealth lost by Indra (king of demi-gods) from the ocean. Vasudha Narayanan intrepret the name as "one who is worshipped by elephants".
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Dhana Lakshmi is famous for money and gold.
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Veera Lakshmi :- Bestower of valour in battles, and courage and strength for overcoming difficulties in life.
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Aishwarya Lakshmi is Goddess of riches.
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Adi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi an ancient form of Lakshmi and incarnation of Lakshmi as daughter of the sage Bhrigu.