Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, good fortune, beauty, and abundance. As the divine consort of Vishnu, she is revered as a nurturing and compassionate mother who bestows both material and spiritual blessings. She embodies grace, generosity, and the flourishing of life. Her traditional vehicle is the owl, Uluka, which symbolizes wisdom and the importance of using wealth with discernment. Lakshmi is also often depicted with elephants, representing prosperity, spiritual purification, and royal power. Together, these symbols remind devotees that true abundance arises from both outer success and inner purity.