Ashtalakshmi Puja - August 15
On August 15th, the auspicious occasion of Sri Amma's Birthday- Day of Love, Ashtalakshmi Puja is Conducted on the Divine Land of Sathyaloka.
In India, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the most popular forms, collectively known as Ashta Lakshmi.
During this Janmadhina, Goddess Lakshmi is invoked in the Kalash, and prayers are done for receiving Ashta Iswaryam - prosperity, fertility, good fortune or good luck, good health, knowledge, strength, progeny and power.
The following manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi bestow us our boons:
- Adi Lakshmi - for good health
- Dhanya Lakshmi - for good harvest and grains
- Dhairya Lakshmi - for courage
- Gaja Lakshmi - for power and strength
- Santana Lakshmi - for off-springs and progeny
- Vijaya Lakshmi - for victory
- Vidya Lakshmi - for intelligence and education
- Dhana Lakshmi - for comfort and luxury.