*goddess laxmi in diwali laxmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. * the word laxmi is derived from the sanskrit word laxmi, meaning goal. * she is also called shri the female of the supreme being. * she is worshipped for promotion, success and personal virtues. * devi laxmi was emerged during the churning of the celestial milky ocean by the gods and demons. * lakshmi chose vishnu as her consort * vishnu carried laxmi from the ocean into his heaven. * each time vishnu descends on earth as an avatar. * he is accompanied by an avatar of lakshmi. * she was born as sita when vishnu appeared as rama, she was rukmini when vishnu appeared as krishna and she was padma when her husband came as vamana. * laxmi puja is performed for prosperity, material abundance, and spiritual prosperity. * she is worshipped to remove troubles that prevent us from starting a spiritual path or business. * hindus worship goddess laxmi in houses and temples by her devotees. * a special worship is offered to her annually on the auspicious day of diwali, with religious rituals and colorful ceremonies specifically devoted to her. * significance of ganesha in diwali lord ganesha is also called the elephant - headed god. * he symbolizes auspiciousness and wisdom. * lord ganesha is worshipped by the hindus on diwali. * lord ganesha is the son of shiva and parvati. * he is the lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. * he is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. * in fact, ganesha is one of the five prime hindu deities - brahma / vishnu / shiva and durga being the other four whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja.