Form 2 of 8 · Red
Dhana Lakshmi
धन लक्ष्मी
Monetary wealth, gold, currency, financial abundance
Mantras
Iconography
Six arms holding gold pot (kalasha) showering coins; rides golden chariot
- Gold kalasha showering coins
- Conch
- Discus
- Bow
- Arrow
- Abhaya mudra
Benefit of worship
Removes debt, attracts steady income, dissolves money-related obstacles, business prosperity
Story / Origin
Indra lost his royal wealth due to Sage Durvasa's curse. Vishnu directed devas to churn the ocean — Dhana Lakshmi emerged, restoring Indra's treasury and re-establishing cosmic prosperity.
Signature festival
Dhanteras (2 days before Diwali) — purchase gold/silver to invite her grace
Vrata practice
Vaibhava Lakshmi Vrat (21 Fridays) — popular among householders
Associated temple
Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur (Maharashtra) — emphasizes Dhana form
See 12 sacred tirthas and 51 Shakti Peeth for full devi pilgrim grids.
Plan a remote Lakshmi puja
Cannot travel? Book a remote Dhana Lakshmi puja with video proof. For festival timing see Hindu festival calendar 2026.