In Hinduism, Kamalā transl. 'lotus' or Kamalātmikā, also known as Kamalālayā is considered to be the Tantric characterisation of the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. In Shaktism, she is represented as the Devi in the fullness of her graceful aspect. She is believed to be the tenth and the last Mahavidya. She is also considered to be the last form of the goddess Adi Parashakti.
Kamala flanked by elephants
Lakshmi also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity, and associated with Maya ("Illusion"). Along with Parvati and Saraswati, she forms the Tridevi of Hindu goddesses.
Sri Gaja Lakshmi by Raja Ravi Varma (1896)
Image: Gajalaxmi Medallion 2nd Century BCE Red Sand Stone Bharhut Stupa Railing Pillar Madhya Pradesh Indian Museum Kolkata 2012 11 16 1837 Cropped
Image: Coin of Azilises showing Gaja Lakshmi standing on a lotus 1st century BCE
Image: Coin of Vikramaditya Chandragupta II with the name of the king in Brahmi script 380 415 CE