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।
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
Pilgrimage Information
See individual site pages for detailed pilgrimage and travel information.
Family Suitability
Both sites are well suited to families; see individual pages for specific notes.
Accommodation
See individual site pages for accommodation details.
Local Services
See individual site pages for local services information.
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
See individual site pages for preservation details.
Giving Back
See individual site pages for donation and giving-back channels.
Sources
Last reviewed: 2026-07-11. Scaffolding content: This page was seeded with well-known public information for development purposes and is pending full editorial review before publication.