Form 7 of 8 · Red
Vijaya Lakshmi
विजय लक्ष्मी
Victory in undertakings, success in goals, breakthrough after struggle
Mantras
Iconography
Eight arms; chakra, conch, sword, shield, noose, goad, lotus, abhaya mudra
- Chakra
- Conch
- Sword
- Shield
- Noose (pasha)
- Goad (ankusha)
- Lotus
- Abhaya mudra
Benefit of worship
Success in long-pending projects, breakthrough after years of effort, conversion of struggle into victory
Story / Origin
After Durga slew Mahishasura on Vijayadashami, she manifested as Vijaya Lakshmi — gentler form that grants the FRUITS of victory (not just the battle). Hence devotees invoke after any major effort to consolidate gains.
Signature festival
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) — culmination of Navratri, primary day for invoking
Vrata practice
Sahasranama recitation on Vijayadashami; complete pending tasks before Diwali following Vijayadashami
Associated temple
Mahishasura Mardini shrines + Mysore Chamundeshwari (Vijaya is her gentler form)
See 12 sacred tirthas and 51 Shakti Peeth for full devi pilgrim grids.
Plan a remote Lakshmi puja
Cannot travel? Book a remote Vijaya Lakshmi puja with video proof. For festival timing see Hindu festival calendar 2026.