Mahalakshmi
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'''One of the goddesses of hindu mythology.
Also Mahalakshmi (or Mahalaxmi) is a temple situated in Mumbai.
Template:Hinduismstub The goddess Mahalakshmi is the first mighty depiction of Goddess Durga. Goddess Mahalakshmi is depicted as seated on a pink lotus with approximately 1000 arms each holding weapons and other miscellaneous objects. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu. She is the sister of goddesses Mahasaraswati and Mahakali. She is revered in not only India but all across the globe as a deity of beuaty, power, wealth and abundance. She is worshipped on Diwali and Navaratri. She is known to have killed the demon king Mahishasura who took several forms as animals but finally succumbed to the overwhelming strength of goddess Mahalakshmi. Goddess Mahalakshmi is always accompanied by elephants throwing water from urns on her as a mark of respect for the goddess who emerged from the churning of the oceans by the gods and demons. The temple in Mumbai i.e. Mahalakshmi temple is the best-known temple devoted to her all over India. She is also many at times seen riding an owl who is her main vahana apart from the elephants.'''