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The number 8 has a unique speciality within itself. If we say the number 1, it is automatically denotes that there is only 1 god. If we say 12, it denotes the 12 great thiru Naamams of Sriman Narayanan. If we say 8, its speciality is unique. The "Ashtakashara Manthram" - Om Namo Narayanaya Nama: This was the main mantram which converted Thirumangai mannan from a king / thief to one among the great 12 Alwars as Thirumangai alwar. And like this, another speciality is about the 8 form of Sri Lakshmi collectively termed as "Sri Ashta Lakshmi".
Sri Lakshmi is the Adhi Devatha for wealth and not only for this alone but give a good birth of a child, to give courage, to give us good thought, etc.
 
 1. Sri Aadhi Lakshmi:
Sri Aadhi Lakshmi is termed as the first (Aadhi - first) Lakshmi amongst the Ashta Lakshmis. She is found in the sitting posture on the Lotus flower, with the deepams lit on the two sides. By worshipping this Lakshmi, we are blessed with all sorts of wealth. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 2. Sri Gaja Lakshmi:
She is found in the sitting posture with two elephants on her two sides. By worshipping this Lakshmi, we will be blessed with the increase in the career growth and uplift in our business. For all working people, to achieve lots in their career, the Anugraham of Gaja Lakshmi is important one. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 3. Sri Dhana Lakshmi:
As the name says, she gives us one among the main thing the Dhanam (wealth) to lead our life. She is found along with the kalasam giving the Dhanam and the other hand blessing us. By worshipping this Lakshmi, we are blessed with wealth and also with great value of life. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 4. Sri Dhanya Lakshmi:
Sri Dhanya Lakshmi - as the name says Dhanyam - she fulfils all the requirements related to food. She holds the sugarcane in her hand. This is one of the unique forms of Sri Lakshmi. Our country growth is mainly dependent on the Agriculture and this Lakshmi is blessing us with the proper vegetation. During Dasaratha Maharaja doing vegetation only, Sita Piratti (one form of Sri Lakshmi) emerged from the land. By worshipping this Lakshmi we are blessed with good vegetation and this also takes our country to a great extent. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 5. Sri Santhana Lakshmi:
This form of Sri Lakshmi is found along with a small child in her hands. By worshipping this Lakshmi, women are blessed with good child. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 6. Sri Vijaya Lakshmi:
Vijaya Dasami, which is the final day of Navarathiri, denotes the samharam of Mahishan by 3 goddess - Lakshmi, Parvathi and Saraswathi. By worshipping this Lakshmi, we are blessed with Jayam (Victory) over all the good things we are starting and all the hurdles will be closed. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 7. Sri Vidhya Lakshmi:
This Sri Lakshmi is responsible for giving us good knowledge Vidhya (Vitthai) denotes the education. By worshipping this Lakshmi, we are blessed with good education and knowledge. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
 8. Sri Veera Lakshmi (Dhairya Lakshmi):
As the name explains, this Sri Lakshmi is responsible for veerams, the courage. She holds the weapons on her hands and by worshipping this Lakshmi; we are blessed with great courage, both in terms of physical and mental courage. And as a result of this, we an conquer anything we wish to achieve. Know more about this Sri Lakshmi
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