Form 6 of 8 · Red / saffron
Veera Lakshmi
वीर लक्ष्मी
Courage, valor, victory over enemies, warrior strength
Mantras
Iconography
Eight arms; chakra, conch, bow, arrow, trident, sword, scroll, fearless mudra
- Chakra
- Conch
- Bow
- Arrow
- Trident
- Sword
- Palm-leaf scroll (knowledge)
- Abhaya mudra
Benefit of worship
Courage in adversity, victory in competitions, protection from enemies + lawsuits, warrior energy
Story / Origin
When Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara faced 8 Bahmani sultans, he invoked Veera Lakshmi. She appeared on her lion, granted victory, and Vijayanagara became South India's greatest Hindu empire (1336-1646).
Signature festival
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) — 10-day Navratri culminates in invoking Veera form
Vrata practice
Recite Veera Lakshmi mantra 108x facing south at dawn; offer red hibiscus
Associated temple
Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, Hospet (Veera form prominent in Vijayanagara tradition)
See 12 sacred tirthas and 51 Shakti Peeth for full devi pilgrim grids.
Plan a remote Lakshmi puja
Cannot travel? Book a remote Veera Lakshmi puja with video proof. For festival timing see Hindu festival calendar 2026.