Vishnu and Lakshmi

Vishnu and Lakshmi on Garuda. Bundi painting, India, 18th century. Anonymous author.
Vishnu and Lakshmi on Garuda. Bundi painting, India, 18th century. Anonymous author.
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The marital devotion between them is present in each of Vishnu’s incarnations. Lakshmi was born from the ocean when the sea of butter was churned, and he provides her every day with a garland of fresh flowers.

The sacred Ganges is at her service, and two elephants shower Lakshmi when she bathes.

Lakshmi is also called Shri (prosperity); she is, therefore, the goddess of good fortune and also of growth and procreation.