Picture of Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu, is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, spiritual as well as material. A favourite of women, Lakshmi is usually depicted standing on a lotus symbolising beauty and fertility. On the night of the full moon following Durga Puja, Hindus worship her at home. She also has a place of importance at Divali when businessmen make offerings to her for a successful financial year; photograph by Christine Osborne. Buy this picture as a custom made framed print, canvas print or wall poster.