Lakshmi is the goddess of prosperity, abundance, beauty, and good fortune. Her consort is Vishnu and her vehicle is the owl, Uluka. Lakshmi is often depicted seated or standing on a lotus flower, symbolizing purity, grace, and spiritual awakening. She is a powerful symbol of abundance, compassion, and the divine grace that nurtures and sustains all life. Lakshmi is believed to descend to earth in different forms whenever Vishnu incarnates. To learn more, read the Rig Veda.