1. Vidya Lakshmi
Vidya Lakshmi (“Knowledge Lakshmi”) is the goddess and the bestower of knowledge of arts and sciences. She is dressed in a white saree and has a resemblance to the goddess Saraswati. She holds a book of Vedas, a peacock feather as a pen, Vard mudra, and Abhay mudra.
2. Maha Lakshmi (Adi Lakshmi)
Adi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi (“Primeval Lakshmi” or “Great Lakshmi”) is an ancient form of Lakshmi.
She is depicted as four-armed, carrying a lotus and a white flag, the other two arms in Abhaya mudra and Varada mudra. ‘Adi’ means source. Adi Laxmi is the divine principle of wealth that supports a seeker to reach their source i.e.’atman’ or consciousness. If one individual possesses Adi Laxmi, they can effortlessly delve deep into dhyana and realize the state of absolute silence, bliss, and peace. Without AdiLaxmi a seeker fails to quieten their wavering and chattering mind. Out of all eight Laxmis, this particular aspect is responsible for furthering spiritual wealth.
3. Dhana Lakshmi
Dhana Lakshmi (“Money Lakshmi”), is the goddess of wealth.
Goddess Dhana Lakshmi is Six-armed, in red garments, carries chakra (discus), Shankha (conch), Kalasha (water pitcher with mango leaves and a coconut on it), or Amrita Kumbha (a pitcher containing Amrita – elixir of life), bow-arrow, a lotus and an arm in abhaya mudra with gold coins falling from it.
4. Gaja Lakshmi
Gaja Lakshmi (“Elephant Lakshmi”) is the giver of animal wealth (such as cattle) or the giver of power of royalty, as interpreted by Swami Chidananda.
According to Hindu mythology, Gaja Lakshmi brought back the wealth lost by Indra (king of demi-gods) from the ocean. Vasudha Narayanan interpreted the name as “one who is worshipped by elephants”.
She is depicted as four-armed, in red garments, carrying two lotuses, the other two arms in abhaya mudra and varada mudra, surrounded by two elephants bathing her with water pots.
5. Santana Lakshmi
Santana Lakshmi (“Progeny Lakshmi”) is the goddess of bestowing offspring.
She is depicted as six-armed, carrying two kalashas (water pitcher with mango leaves and a coconut on it), a sword, a shield, a child on her lap, a hand in abhaya mudra, and the other holding the child. Her sword and shield symbolize a mother’s ability to even kill someone to save her child. The child holds a lotus.
6. Veera/Dhairya Lakshmi
Veera Lakshmi (“Valourous Lakshmi”) or Dhairya Lakshmi (“Courage Lakshmi”) is the goddess who bestows valor during battles and courage plus strength for overcoming difficulties in life.
She is depicted as eight-armed, in red garments, carrying a chakra, Shankh, bow, arrow, Trishul (or sword), a bundle of palm leaf scriptures, and other two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra. she is the one who took the avatar of Durga.
7. Dhanya Lakshmi
Dhanya Lakshmi (“Grain Lakshmi”) is the goddess of agricultural wealth.
She is depicted as eight-armed, in green garments, carrying two lotuses, gada (mace), paddy crop, sugarcane, bananas, and her two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra. Dhanya Laxmi is also the principle of wealth that provides the ability to consume or to indulge. If a person possesses Dhanya Laxmi, they will have the fortune to enjoy worldly pleasures.
8. Jaya/Vijaya Lakshmi
Vijaya Lakshmi or Jaya Lakshmi (“Victorious Lakshmi”) is the goddess and the giver of victory, not only in battles but also for conquering hurdles to achieve success.
She is depicted as eight-armed, in red garments, carrying the chakra, shankh, sword, shield, lotus, pasha, and other two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.
