Many people seeking financial success and well-being observe a fast on this day and offer special prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.

Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, is a popular deity worshipped during Durga Puja. During this auspicious festival, devotees offer their prayers and devotions to Goddess ...

Waist beads and anklets have been worn by Mijikenda women for centuries, and for many reasons. Some men in Coast say women who wear waist beads and anklets are good in bed and some men go an extra ...

It is almost time for the festival of Diwali - when the goddess Lakshmi walks among the people. A humble washerwoman finds a precious necklace on the bank of the river, where a crow has dropped it.

She is also known as Saraswati (goddess of learning), Lakshmi (goddess of wealth), and Gayatri (goddess of wisdom). The Week In Fashion Peacock Green is the colour of this day, which signifies ...

Waist beads Only few Kenyans understand why coastal women sport waist beads or shanga The shanga are more than an accessory or fashion statement Women have worn shanga as a rite of passage and ...

If you've ever caught yourself mouthing the words "I'm Lakshmi Singh" at the start of one of her newscasts, you're not alone. It's a thing. Lakshmi Singh has inspired memes, songs and voice cameos ...

Mahalakshmi Vrat is a sacred observance in Hinduism. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and fortune. Mahalakshmi Vrat is observed for a period of sixteen consecutive ...

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In Hinduism, when the Goddess Lakshmi (goddess of wealth) is shown travelling on an owl, she is a symbol of corruption of wealth. Owls therefore signify foolishness and misfortune. Robins are one ...

"Despite making efforts, sometimes our efforts do not fructify if gods and goddesses are not blessing us. I appeal to PM (Modi) to have photos of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi on our currency (notes) ...

Naresh Nil Durga is almost always portrayed as a fair-skinned goddess "Lakshmi is the most popular goddess in India, everyone wants a daughter-in-law like her because she brings prosperity so I ...