Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity Lakshmi is worshipped on the occasion of Deepavali. The imagery is typical of a North Indian temple. Photograph © Medha Malik Kudaisya -- may be used without prior permission for any educational or scholarly purpose.

References

Dehejia, Vidya. Indian Art. London, Phaidon Press, 1997.

Jansen, Eva Rudy. The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods, Manifestations and Their Meaning. Diever : Binkey Kok Publications, 1993.

Mitchell, George. The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms. New York, Harper & Row, 1977.

Mitchell, A G, Hindu Gods and Goddesses (London: H.M.S.O., 1982).