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.