Why is lotus associated with goddess Lakshmi?

 Lotus is associated with goddess Lakshmi because it is a symbol of purity, cleanliness, and detachment. The specialty of lotus flower is that it blooms in mud, but does not allow dirt to come on it. Similarly, Goddess Lakshmi also blesses her devotees and gives them both material and spiritual wealth.

Reasons for associating lotus with goddess Lakshmi:

• Lotus has a special place of originating from the navel of Lord Vishnu. Being the consort of Vishnu ji, Mahalakshmi loves this flower very much.
• Lotus flower has the power to remove negative forces.
• The image of Goddess Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower is full of symbolism.
• Lotus flower is considered very pure religiously.
• According to astrology, the white lotus flower is considered very sacred and is related to the nine planets.
• Lotus is the national flower of India.