How was Lakshmi born?

In the Mahabharata, Lakshmi was born from the stirring of the primeval milky ocean by the gods and demons. Following the intervention of Brahma and Vishnu, Lakshmi miraculously appeared from this sea of clarified butter clothed all in white and radiating youth and beauty.
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How did Lakshmi became a goddess?

An ancient goddess

Scholars are of the view that initially the words Shri and Lakshmi referred to anything that was auspicious or brought good luck or bestowed riches and power. Later the two words were personified into two goddesses who eventually merged. Thus, Shri-Lakshmi came into being.
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Who is the daughter of goddess Lakshmi?

They are - Adi shastha(aiyanar), Ayyappa, Kamadeva, Amrutavalli, Sundaravalli, Viraja, Ekavira,Bhouma, Narakasura, Seeta(from vishnu's wife Bhoomi). There is no 18 childrens of Lakshmi. Because this is not discussed in any Puranas. But other Vishnu's avatars like Krishna, Rama had a children.
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Is Lakshmi daughter of Shiva?

No, GODDESS LAXMI IS NOT THE DAUGHTER OF SHIVA AND DURGA. SHE IS THE GREAT GODDESS AND SHE IS EVERYTHING AS DURGA IS ALSO ONE OF HER FEROCIOUS FORM , SHE IS KALI, MAHAKALI, BHADRAKALI, CHANDI , CHAMUNDA , ADI PARASHAKTI , ADI SHAKTI , JAGATMATA AND THE GREATEST GODDESS.
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Why did Lakshmi left Vishnu?

Even after repeated efforts of Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi was not distracted. Seeing this as his disobedience, Lord Vishnu became very angry and cursed Lakshmi that you are disobeying me because of being lost in the beauty of this horse. When Lakshmi came to know about the curse she got from Lord Vishnu's anger.
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Who is Radha in her previous birth?

Radha was born as the daughter of Vrishbhanu and his wife Kirti. However, she was not born from the womb of her mother. It is said that only after the birth of the baby girl, did Radha enter the body of this girl. Because of not having born from the womb, Radha is also known as Ayonija.
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Why did Lakshmi marry Vishnu?

However, on the day of Swayamvar, as the Asuras and the Devas hoped that Lakshmi would choose them, Lord Vishnu joined the event and posed as one of the prospective grooms. And when Lakshmi lay her eyes on him, she ran towards him to garland him with the Jaymala. Thus, Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband.
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Why are Ganesh and Lakshmi related?

A story from Hindu mythology says that Lakshmi adopted Ganesha from his mother Parvati because the former was childless. Out of her love for Ganesha, Lakshmi declared that all her luxury, prosperity and accomplishments is Ganesh's as well.
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How was Saraswati born?

To remedy the situation, Brahma created Saraswati (who was born from his mouth) as the incarnation of knowledge. Saraswati helped Brahma add order to the world. In other words, she frosted and decorated his cake, which ultimately led to the creation of the moon, the stars, and even the sun.
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Did Vishnu and Lakshmi have kids?

Apart from others famous sons of Laksmi jee are Kardam , Prajabhoot and Chikleet. Meanwhile as per Agam and Scriptures Kaamdev is also son of Lakshmi and Vishnu. They have also adopted Prahalaad and Dhruva as there sons too.
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Who is Lakshmi's father?

In Garuda Purana, Linga Purana and Padma Purana, Lakshmi is said to have been born as the daughter of the divine sage Bhrigu and his wife Khyati and was named Bhargavi.
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Is Lakshmi Vishnu's wife?

Lakshmi, also spelled Lakṣmī, also called Shri, Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune. The wife of Vishnu, she is said to have taken different forms in order to be with him in each of his incarnations.
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Is Lakshmi sister of Shiva?

According to the Puranas, Shiva is married to Parvathi, who is the younger sister to Vishnu. Vishnu's wife is Lakshmi, so She is Shiva's Sister-in-Law.
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How was Vishnu born?

Vishnu's iconography typically shows Brahma being born in a lotus emerging from his navel, who then is described as creating all the forms in the universe, but not the primordial universe itself.
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Who is Ganesha's sister?

In many regional cultures, Gauri is considered to be Ganesha's sisters — Jyestha and Kanishta, who have come looking for him. Two idols of Goddess Gauri are brought home and worshipped by people with elaborate rituals. Some people also believe Gauri to be a form of Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha's mother.
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Is Saraswati wife of Ganesh?

She is the younger sister of Lord Kartikey. She is the daughter of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Considering Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva Trinity to be equivalent: Maa Saraswati being wife of Brahmaji and Lord Ganesh being son of Shiv and Parvati ji.
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Who is Ganesha wife?

In some parts of India Ganesha is depicted as celibate, but in others he is said to be married to both Buddhi (“Intelligence”) and Siddhi (“Success”). Yet other traditions give him a third wife, Riddhi (“Prosperity”).
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Is Lakshmi and Radha same?

Radha (Sanskrit: राधा, IAST: Rādhā), also called Radhika, is a Hindu goddess and a chief consort of the god Krishna. She is worshiped as the goddess of love, tenderness, compassion and devotion. She is the avatar of Lakshmi and is also described as the chief of the Gopis (milkmaids).
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Why did Lakshmi get angry at Vishnu?

She was upset because a sage called Bhrigu kicked Vishnu on his chest, right on his heart, which Vishnu claimed in the residence of his beloved Lakshmi.
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Who was Laxmi Radha or Rukmini?

Radha is the incarnation of Goddess Laxmi and Rukmini is also an incarnation of Goddess Laxmi as said by the reliable source of Hinduism 'Mahabharat'.
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How do you stop Lakshmi?

The best place to keep Laxmi Charan Paduka is the sides of the entrance gate and pooja room gate. Place Charan Paduka in such a way that the feet should walk towards the inside of the house or pooja room. Lakshmi Charan Paduka is very auspicious for your home.
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Who is Kali's husband?

She is often portrayed standing or dancing on her husband, the god Shiva, who lies prostrate beneath her. Many of those portrayals depict her sticking out her tongue, which is sometimes said to indicate her surprise and embarrassment at discovering that she is trampling on her husband.
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