Namastestu Mahamaya Shree Peethe Surapujite Sankhachakra Gadahaste Maha Lakshmi Namostute Goddess Lakshmi is a symbolic representation of Wealth, Peace and Happiness. As wealth, both material and spiritual, is essentially required for protection and maintenance of worldly objects, Goddess Lakshmi is shown as the consort of Lord Vishnu who symbolizes the power of maintenance and protection of the Universe. Her four hands indicate that she provides 'artha' 'dharma' 'kama' and 'moksha' popularly known as 'Purushartha Chatushtaya' She is sitting on a Lotus flower, a symbol of Purity and Truth. She is supposed to have emerged during churning of ocean symbolizing development of values of life when one's mind is churned by the process of reflection and contemplation upon one's Higher Self. She is worshipped all over India particularly during Diwali.