Overview
This platform's Shakti Peetha cluster already covers Mahalakshmi Kolhapur, one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas. This overview brings together two further major Lakshmi temples not otherwise covered: Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai (Maharashtra), one of the city's most visited temples and shrine to the Tridevi; and Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur (Andhra Pradesh), dedicated to Lakshmi's incarnation as consort of Venkateswara. This list reflects an editorial judgement about major-only significance and is not exhaustive.
History
See individual site pages for detailed history.
Spiritual Significance
These two temples represent distinct devotional framings of Lakshmi: Mumbai's temple honours her as part of the Tridevi alongside Kali and Saraswati, while Tiruchanur honours her specifically as Padmavathi, consort of Vishnu's Venkateswara form.
Scriptures & Texts
Editorial note: Scripture references below are based on widely cited scholarly and traditional sources. Specific verse citations should be independently verified before publication.
See individual site pages for scripture-specific citations.
Prayers at Major Lakshmi Temples of India
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता
मातु लक्ष्मी करि कृपा करो हृदय में वास । मनो कामना सिद्ध कर पुरवहु मेरी आस ॥
हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम्।
अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम्।
जय जय श्री महालक्ष्मी,करूँ मात तव ध्यान। सिद्ध काज मम किजिये,निज शिशु सेवक जान॥
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
Pilgrimage Information
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Family Suitability
Both sites are well suited to families; see individual pages for specific notes.
Accommodation
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Local Services
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Do’s & Don’ts
Do
- Treat this list as an editorial selection of Lakshmi's most significant remaining temples, not an exhaustive account.
Don’t
- Don't confuse either site with Mahalakshmi Kolhapur, covered separately as a Shakti Peetha.
Nearby Sacred Locations
- Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai
One of Mumbai's most visited temples, shrine to the Tridevi.
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
Dedicated to Lakshmi as consort of Venkateswara.
- Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
This platform's Shakti Peetha coverage of Mahalakshmi, a separate site in Maharashtra.
Preservation
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Giving Back
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Sources
About this page
Researched and written by YatraBeyond from published sources, and not yet confirmed by the temple. Facts here are cross-checked against at least two independent sources, never written from memory, and every source is listed above.
Last reviewed by us: 2026-07-11. Timings, entry rules and access can change without notice; treat anything time-sensitive as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
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