According to mythology, Mother Lakshmi was born on the day of Sharad Purnima. Mother Lakshmi originated during the churning of the ocean.
The story related to the birth of Mother Lakshmi:
- Mother Lakshmi was the daughter of Bhrigu Rishi and his wife Khyati.
- Mother Lakshmi's brothers were Dhata and Vidhata and sister was Alakshmi.
- Mother Lakshmi married Lord Vishnu.
- Mother Lakshmi did severe penance on the seashore.
- Devraj Indra took the form of Lord Vishnu and asked Mother Lakshmi to ask for a boon.
- Mother Lakshmi asked Indra to show him the Vishwaroop.
- Indra returned from there feeling ashamed.
- Later Lord Vishnu himself came and asked Mother Lakshmi to ask for a boon.
- Lord Vishnu accepted Mother Lakshmi as his wife as per her wish.
Some more things related to Mother Lakshmi:
- Mother Lakshmi is called the goddess of wealth.
- The vehicles of Goddess Lakshmi are owl and elephant.
- Goddess Lakshmi is considered the goddess of Friday.
