SRI ASHTALAKSHMI YANTRA CHOWKI WITH MERU YANTRA

This powerful Ashtalakshmi (Eight Laxmi ) chowki contains a beautiful and holy Meru sriyantra the power of which has been consolidated with the images of Ashtalaxmi and an idol of goddess Laxmi. It removes all negative energies from the surrounding area. It has the power of several temples and places of pilgrimages. The mere Darshana of this Chowki is considered highly auspicious.

Scriptures say that- Mahashodashdanani Kritwa Yeh Labhatey Phalam, Tatphalam Sheeghramapnoti Kritwa Srichakradarshanam. Sardhatikotiteertheshu Snatwa Yatphalmashnutey, Labhatey Tatphalam Sakrit kritwa sriyantraDarshanam.

Recite following Mantra for worshipping it- “Om Lalitadevyai Namah” Or ” Om Mahalaxmyai Namah”

It is believed that Laxmi never leaves that place where Sriyantra is worshipped by chanting Srisuktam, Laxmi Suktam, Saudaryalahiri, Lalitasahastranaam, Lalitatrishati etc daily and kept at place of worship with Parad Shivlinga, Ekakshi Nariyal, Shwetark Ganpati, 14 faced Rudraksha, Rosary of Lotus beads and Dakshinavarti Shankh.

The Eight Forms of Mata Laxmi are:

1. Adi Lakshmi: Four-armed, carries a lotus and a white flag, other two arms in Abhaya mudra and varada mudra.
2. Aishwarya Lakshmi: Four-armed, in white garments, carries two lotuses, other two arms in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.
3. Dhana Lakshmi: 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. Dhanya Lakshmi: Eight-armed, in green garments, carries two lotuses, gada (mace), paddy crop, sugarcane, bananas, other two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.
5. Gaja Lakshmi: Four-armed, in red garments, carries two lotuses, other two arms in abhaya mudra and varada mudra, surrounded by two elephants bathing her with water pots.
6. Santana Lakshmi: Six-armed, carries two kalashas (water pitcher with mango leaves and a coconut on it), sword, shield, a child on her lap, a hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding the child. The child holds a lotus.
7. Veera Lakshmi: Eight-armed, in red garments, carries chakra, shankh, bow, arrow, trishul (or sword), a bundle of palm leaf scriptures, other two hands in abhaya mudra and varada mudra.