Is Goddess Mahalakshmi (AmbaBai) of Kolhapur a form of Parvati or Lakshmi?

 There is a controversy about the exact position of Kolhapur Mahalaxmi in the Hindu pantheon. According Vaishnava belief, she is Laxmi while according to Shakta beliefs, she is Parvati.

Idol of Kolhapur Mahalaxmi

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To find out if the deity in a temple being worshipped is the fickle goddess of fortune or the awe-inspiring goddess of power, all one has to do is to check what is the sacred animal associated with the goddess, usually placed in front of the sanctum.

Kolhapur Mahalaxmi

If it is elephant, then the deity is Lakshmi; if it is the lion, the deity is Durga.

At the Kolhapur Mahalakshmi temple, it is the lion (as it is in Mumbai’s Mahalakshmi temple incidentally), firmly establishing her as the goddess of power and war and royalty.

• In two Kannada inscriptions from Shirur (Bijapur District) dated 1049 A.D and 1064 A.D. respectively, Rajavarma and Marasingha are said to have been the devotees of Mahalaxmi & in those inscriptions it is mentioned that Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur is the wife Shiva, whose vehicle is Simha.
• An inscription from the Mahalaksmi temple, which is dated 1218 A.D. informs us that the image of Mahalaksmi had a linga over its head and a porch resembling the mountain Himalaya was erected in front of her temple.

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Caitanya, the greatest Vaisnava saint of Bengal visited this place in 1510. Vadirajatirtha of the Uttaradi Madhva Matha also visited Kolhapur in the latter half of the 16th century.

But these two saints addressed the goddess as Laksmi and Rama respectively, meaning the wife of lord Vishnu.

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Vadirajatirtha and other followers of the Vaisnava sect believe that Mahalaksmi is identical with Laksmi, the wife of lord Visnu.

While three inscriptions mentioned above tend to show that she is the wife of lord Shiva.

The linga on her head and the lion vehicle substantiate their belief.

There are still others who find in her the characteristics of both Laksmi and Parvati.

The Saktas would give her an independant position and would include Kolhapur in the list of saktipithas.

Lakshmi or Durga? Consort of Vishnu or Shiva, or independent? Practical ‘living’ Hinduism defies all theoretical boundaries.

I am inclined to include her in the Saiva fold, but not without difficulties. In the same way a controversy has arisen about the age of the image. Inscriptional descriptions differ from the textual ones which themselves differ from the sculptural description of the image and it has become very difficult to come to any correct conclusion.

Who is Goddess Alamelu Manga? Is she Goddess Mahalakshmi?

 

Padmavathi : Goddess Padmavathi is divine consort of Lord Sri Venkateshwara.

Lotus : She sits on divine lotus and thus known as Padma (lotus) Vathi (abode).

She is also known as Goddess Alamelu Manga.

Mahalakshmi : Well, she is incarnation of Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Narayan : In hinduism ; Goddess Lakshmi always followed her soul mate (Lord Narayan)

Well, Sri Lakshmi means one; who is born with a single objective to serve Lord Narayan.

Narayan means one who resides in all as conscience (supreme consciousness)

Any wonder, Goddess Mahalaskhmi as Padmavathi was born to serve her beloved Narayan.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Jai Mata Mahalakshmi ; Padmavati Bhagwan Sri Nivas Jai Sita Ram Narayan Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Har Mahadev Shambo

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Is Goddess Mahalakshmi (AmbaBai) of Kolhapur a form of Parvati or Lakshmi?

 As we know that holy book durga saptashati,markhandeya Puran , shrimad devi bhagavad gita in this book it is written that karvirnivasini ambabai is shaktipeeth .so karvirnivasini ambabai is called as mata parvati

Shaktipeeth means that were the mata sati's body parts are fallen

But all says it is shaktipeeth but then also she is called as vishnupatni goddess lakshmi

But I have proof that she is goddess adishakti parvati by seeing her idol

And there is proof that she is not lakshmi she is parvati by seeing goddess ambabai pratima that vahan is lion not a owl and on her head there shiv ling which indicates mahadev

So then also half of them say that in durga saptashati says that she is lakshmi .

But that is wrong in durga saptashati, it is written that she is mahalaksmhi not a vishnupatni goddess lakshmi .

Mahalaksmhi is a parvati and it is indirectly written in the sloke and she is also called mulchandika and mahisasur mardini

And first of all naryani means that sister of vishnu not vishnupthem

By then also half of them say she is vishnupatni goddess lakshmi because shalu is coming from tirupati balaji at navratri

But this is also wrong she is sister of vishnu so in all navratri shalu is come in navratri

And in navratri jag janani goddess adishakti parvati’s avtar pooja is done

Jai mata di🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Who are the consorts of Mahalakshmi Chandika, Maa Mahakaali, and Mahasaraswati Kaushiki, the presiding deities of Sri Devi Mahatmayam?

 Mula prakruthi parashakti is called mahalaxmi in Praadanik rahasya of Durga sapthashathi, she has no husband in Praadanik rahasya of Durga sapthashathi, because Shiva and his wife Gowri, vishnu and laxmi, brammha and Saraswati both three couple's are creation of parashakti mahalaxmi in Praadanik rahasya of Durga sapthashathi, it states that…👇

Durga sapthashathi mentioned parashakti mahalaxmi is defferent from vishnu patni lakshmi.

Mahakali is defferent from Shiva patni.

mahasaraswati is defferent from brammha patni saraswati

Thrigunamayi parashakti Mahalakshmi divided her self in to three forms that is thamogun mahakali, rajogun mahalaxmi, satvan mahaSaraswati.

rajogun Mahalakshmi created bramma and laxmi

thamogun Mahakali created shiv and Saraswati

satwagun Mahasaraswati created vishnu and Gowri.

Brammha and laxmi, Vishnu and Gowri, shiva and Saraswati are brother and sister. 
 brammha married with saraswati, vishnu married with laxmi, shiv married with Gowri. 

And Praadanik rahasya is not mentioned that Mahamaya parashakti is wife of someone.

Trigunmayi parabrahma swarupini mahalaxmi is mother of Thridev and Thridevi. And Praadanik rahasya mentioned Mula prakruthi mahalaxmi from and Devi Bagavath mentioned Buvaneshwari form is defferent, not same.👇

In Devi Bagavath third skanda, lord Shiva praised devi parashakti as his mother 👇

In brammha Vaivarth Puran, Godess parashakti Durga herself said “I am mother of brammha vishnu shiva".👇

अष्टादशमहालक्ष्मीस्तोत्रम् (Asta Dasha Maha Lakshmi Stotram)

Shloka 1

Sanskrit: अष्टादशसुरूपे श्रीरष्टसिद्धिपराम्बिके ।

अष्टादशदलाब्जस्थे अष्टाक्षरवरालये ॥१॥

Hindi: हे अठारह रूपों में विराजमान, आठ सिद्धियों की अधिष्ठात्री, अठारह दलों वाले कमल में स्थित, अष्टाक्षर मंत्र की वरदायिनी—आपको नमस्कार।

English: O Goddess of eighteen forms, Supreme Mother of the eight siddhis, dwelling in the lotus of eighteen petals, granter of boons through the eight-syllable mantra—salutations to You.

Shloka 2

Sanskrit: आनन्दरसमूले श्रीरादिलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ।

अनन्तादिमहाशक्ते अनन्तलक्ष्मि ते नमः ॥२॥

Hindi: हे आनंद की मूल आदिलक्ष्मी, आपको नमस्कार।

हे अनंत प्रारंभ वाली शक्ति, अनंत लक्ष्मी—आपको प्रणाम।

English: O Adi Lakshmi, root of bliss, I bow to You.

O eternal primal energy, Infinite Lakshmi, I salute You.

Shloka 3

Sanskrit: आत्मानन्दप्रकाशे श्रीर्ज्योतिर्लक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ।

अभीष्टवरदाये श्रीर्वरलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥३॥

Hindi: हे आत्मानंद से प्रकाशित ज्योतिर्लक्ष्मी, आपको नमस्कार।

हे इच्छा अनुसार वर देने वाली वरलक्ष्मी, आपको प्रणाम।

English: O Jyotir Lakshmi, who shines with inner bliss—salutations to You.

O Vara Lakshmi, who bestows desired blessings—I bow to You.

Shloka 4

Sanskrit: आधिव्याधिभयघ्ने श्रीरारोग्यलक्ष्मि ते नमः ।

गजद्वयाभिषिक्ते श्रीर्गजलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥४॥

Hindi: आधि-व्याधि व भय का नाश करने वाली आरोग्यलक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।हाथियों द्वारा अभिषिक्त गजलक्ष्मी को प्रणाम।

English: Salutations to Arogya Lakshmi, who removes illness and fear.Salute to Gaja Lakshmi, bathed by two elephants.

Shloka 5

Sanskrit: सौन्दर्यस्वर्णसंभासे सत्त्वसौन्दर्यभामिनि ।

सन्मनस्कायसौन्दर्ये सौन्दर्यलक्ष्मि ते नमः ॥५॥

Hindi: स्वर्ण समान सौंदर्य से चमकती, सत्त्व गुण की शोभा से युक्त, शुभ मनोवृत्तियों की सौंदर्य स्वरूपिणी—सौन्दर्य लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Golden-hued, radiating beauty, enriched by purity and good thoughts—salutations to Soundarya Lakshmi.

Shloka 6

Sanskrit: महासन्तानरूपे श्रीः सौभाग्यजयमङ्गले ।

सत्त्वासक्तिजये लक्ष्मि जयलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥६॥

Hindi: हे संतान रूपिणी, सौभाग्य व विजय की देवी, सत्त्व गुण की विजयिनी जयलक्ष्मी—आपको नमस्कार।

English: Goddess in the form of progeny, who brings fortune and victory, triumphant in purity—Victory Lakshmi, I bow to You.

Shloka 7

Sanskrit: धनसद्भक्तिदे लक्ष्मि धनसद्बुद्धिदायिनि ।

धनकाञ्चनसद्गुण्ये धनलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥७॥

Hindi: सच्ची भक्ति और बुद्धि के साथ धन प्रदान करने वाली, सद्गुणों से युक्त धनलक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Giver of true devotion and wisdom along with wealth, rich in virtues—Dhana Lakshmi, salutations.

Shloka 8

Sanskrit: धान्यरूपबुभुक्षाहे धान्यसंवृद्धिकारिणि ।

धात्रि सर्वजनाधात्रि धान्यलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥८॥

Hindi: धान्य रूपिणी, भूख को शांत करने वाली, अन्न की वृद्धि करने वाली, समस्त प्राणियों की पालनकर्ता—धान्य लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Grain-shaped, remover of hunger, increaser of produce, nourisher of all—Dhanya Lakshmi, I bow to You.

Shloka 9

Sanskrit: धैर्यस्थैर्यप्रदे मातर्धैर्यधीबलवर्धिनि ।

धैर्यविग्रहसीते श्रीर्धैर्यलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥९॥

Hindi: धैर्य व स्थिरता देने वाली माता, बुद्धि व बल को बढ़ाने वाली, धैर्य की मूर्ति—धैर्य लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Mother who grants courage and stability, enhancer of intellect and strength, embodiment of forbearance—Dhairya Lakshmi, salutations.

Shloka 10

Sanskrit: विद्यासङ्गीतसत्सङ्गे विद्याधीशक्तिसौभगे ।

विद्यावर्णसुवागर्थे विद्यालक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥१०॥

Hindi: विद्या, संगीत, सत्संग में स्थित, ज्ञान और शक्ति की देवी, सुंदर वर्ण और वाणी की अधिष्ठात्री—विद्या लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Rooted in knowledge, music, and noble company, ruling over wisdom and eloquence—Vidya Lakshmi, I bow to You.

Shloka 11

Sanskrit: ज्ञानरश्म्यावृते लक्ष्मि सुज्ञानवसुवर्षिणि ।

ज्ञानानन्दस्फुरे लक्ष्मि ज्ञानलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥११॥

Hindi: ज्ञान की किरणों से आच्छादित, उत्तम ज्ञान की वर्षा करने वाली, ज्ञान और आनंद से प्रकाशित—ज्ञान लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Covered in rays of knowledge, showering pure wisdom, glowing with joy and insight—Jñāna Lakshmi, I bow to You.

Shloka 12

Sanskrit: सत्त्वानन्दप्रकाशे श्रीः सदानन्दप्रदायिनि ।

नित्यानन्दपरे मात आनन्दलक्ष्मि ते नमः ॥१२॥

Hindi: सत्त्व और आनंद की प्रकाशस्वरूप, सदा आनंद देने वाली, नित्य आनंद की परम देवी—आनंद लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Radiant with purity and bliss, ever-bestowing joy, the supreme source of eternal happiness—Ānanda Lakshmi, salutations.

Shloka 13

Sanskrit: मोक्षानन्दे महालक्ष्मि मोक्षरूपे मदम्बिके ।

मोक्षसन्मार्गसन्नेत्रि मोक्षलक्ष्मि नमोस्तु ते ॥१३॥

Hindi: मोक्ष के आनंद में स्थित, मोक्षस्वरूपिणी महालक्ष्मी, मोक्ष के मार्ग की मार्गदर्शिका—मोक्ष लक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।

English: Delighting in the bliss of liberation, embodiment of Moksha, guide on the path to freedom—Moksha Lakshmi, I bow to You.

Shloka 14

Sanskrit: सङ्गीतश्लोकभासिन्यै श्लोकदेव्यै नमो नमः ।

सङ्गीतस्वररूपिण्यै गीतलक्ष्म्यै नमो नमः ॥१४॥

Hindi: जो संगीत और श्लोकों में प्रकाशित होती हैं, श्लोकों की देवी, संगीत और स्वर की रूपवती—गीत लक्ष्मी को बारंबार नमस्कार।

English: Who shines in songs and verses, Goddess of hymns, the form of melody and music—Gīta Lakshmi, salutations again and again.

Shloka 15

Sanskrit: अष्टादशसुसन्नाम्न्यै अष्टाक्षर्यै सुमङ्गलम् ।

मनःकमलवासिन्यै महालक्ष्म्यै सुमङ्गलम् ॥१५॥

Hindi: अठारह शुभ नामों से युक्त, अष्टाक्षर रूपिणी, हृदय कमल में निवास करने वाली महालक्ष्मी को शुभ मंगल हो।

English: To Her of eighteen auspicious names, the eight-syllable goddess, who resides in the lotus of the mind—may auspiciousness be to Mahalakshmi.

Shloka 16

Sanskrit: मदम्बे श्रीमहालक्ष्मि स्तोत्रमेतत्त्वदर्पणम् ।

बालालापं सुरागोत्थं रागानुरागगीतिकम् ॥१६॥

Hindi: हे मेरी माँ महालक्ष्मी, यह स्तोत्र तुम्हारा प्रतिबिंब है—बाल समान सरल वाणी, संगीत व राग से उत्पन्न यह प्रेमगीत है।

English: O my Mother Mahalakshmi, this hymn reflects Your essence—a simple song from childlike words, born from devotion and melody.

Shloka 17

Sanskrit: न्यूनच्छिद्रगणं क्षाम्यं नमो मातः प्रसीद मे ।

स्वीकारं कुरु मे लक्ष्मि कुरु मे नित्यमङ्गलम् ॥१७॥

Hindi: यदि इसमें कोई त्रुटि या कमी हो, तो क्षमा करें हे माँ। कृपया इसे स्वीकार करें और मुझे सदा शुभता प्रदान करें।

English: Forgive any flaws or gaps, O Mother. Please accept this offering and grant me everlasting auspiciousness.

Shloka 18

Sanskrit: अष्टादशरमास्तोत्रमष्टाक्षरवरप्रदम् ।

अष्टादशदलाब्जं श्रीमहालक्ष्मीसुवासनम् ॥१८॥

Hindi: यह अठारह श्लोकों वाला स्तोत्र, अष्टाक्षर मंत्र की कृपा देने वाला, अठारह दलों वाले कमल पर स्थित श्री महालक्ष्मी की उपासना है।

English: This eighteen-versed hymn bestows blessings of the eight-syllable mantra and worships Mahalakshmi seated in the lotus with eighteen petals.

Shloka 19 (Concluding Verse)

Sanskrit: त्यागराजगुरुस्वामिशिष्यापुष्पासमर्पितम् ।

गुरुस्फूर्तिस्फुटस्तोत्रं महालक्ष्मीकृपावहम् ॥१९॥

Hindi: यह स्तोत्र त्यागराज गुरु स्वामी के शिष्य पुष्पा द्वारा समर्पित है। यह गुरु की प्रेरणा से रचा गया स्पष्ट स्तोत्र महालक्ष्मी की कृपा देने वाला है।

English: Composed and offered by disciple Pushpa of Sadguru Tyagaraja Swami, this hymn—born of the Guru's inspiration—brings Mahalakshmi’s blessings.

समापन (Closing):

Sanskrit: इति सद्गुरुश्रीत्यागराजस्वामिनः शिष्यया भक्तया पुष्पया कृतं

अष्टादशमहालक्ष्मीस्तोत्रं गुरौ समर्पितम् ।

ॐ शुभमस्तु ।

Hindi: यह अष्टादश महालक्ष्मी स्तोत्र, सद्गुरु त्यागराज स्वामी की शिष्या पुष्पा द्वारा रचा गया है और गुरु को समर्पित है।

ॐ मंगलमय हो।

English: Thus ends the Eighteen-versed Mahalakshmi Stotra, composed by the devoted disciple Pushpa of Sadguru Tyagaraja Swami and offered unto the Guru.

Om, may all be auspicious.

🙏jai sri indira mahalakshmi🙏