Shri Mahalakshmi is widely revered in
India as the
goddess of abundance, auspiciousness, and
beauty. The name Lakshmi is synonymous with Sanskrit words like 'saubhagya (good fortune), "samriddhi" (prosperity), and "saundarya" (beauty). Shri represents the principle of
auspiciousness and abundance, and Mahalakshmi refers to the supremely transcendent
Goddess. This name is also given to girls to signify the auspiciousness in them.