Mark Diwali, a festival when homes welcome prosperity, by taking a journey to any of India's ancient or famous temples devoted to beautiful Goddess Lakshmi.
Also called Birla Mandir, this temple draws numerous visitors for its historical & architectural significance. Constructed in 1939 by industrialist BR Birla and Vijay Tyagi, the temple was formally opened by Mahatma Gandhi.
Situated on the banks of the Panchganga river in Maharashtra, this Shakti Peetha is a revered destination. Dating from the 7th cenutry, it was established by Chalukya rulers.
Constructed over a span of seven years, the Tamil Nadu temple features a unique star-patterned walkway symbolising the Shri Chakra. Perched atop Malaikodi hill, it ranks among India’s largest temples.
Famed for its elegant marble structure and expansive courtyard, the Rajasthan temple attracts worshippers seeking fulfillment of special wishes. Its construction began in 1723 under Maharaja Gopal Singh Ji and opened in 1730.
Nestled in Doddagaddavalli village, in the Hassan district of Karnataka, it is said to have been built in the early 1100s. Goddess Mahalakshmi is worshipped here as a vigilant divine presence.
Its construction began in 1974, drawing inspiration from the Sundhiraja Perumal Temple in Uthiramerur. Situated close to Elliot’s Beach in Chennai, it features sanctums dedicated to each of the 8 forms of the goddess.
According to local lore, this 300-year-old Mahalakshmi mandir at the city’s waterfront was never sculpted; instead, the deity is said to have miraculously emerged naturally from the rock.