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Hey, I was wondering if anyone could advise me about any Hindu scripture that contains writings where various flowers are dedicated to Lakshmi. I know that lotuses are famously associated with her. And, I have *heard* that honeysuckle and jasmine is dedicated to her, but I have not been able to substantiate this allegation through any search (so far!). Now, by "dedicated", I would say that sandalwood is dedicated to Ganesha because it was from a sandalwood paste that Parvati formed the god; while I would also say that roses were dedicated to Aphrodite, not only because they were sometimes offered to her on her altar, but that roses were believed to have sprung from her tears after Adonis was goared by a boar (although, sometimes it was thought to have been poppies).
Thanks a lot! She is a goddess whom I greatly admire, and I adore making ritual anointing oils and incense devoted to many beautiful deities!
Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan
Thanks a lot! She is a goddess whom I greatly admire, and I adore making ritual anointing oils and incense devoted to many beautiful deities!
Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan
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Re: Flowers Dedicated to Lakshmi
Sat, June 21, 2008 - 6:42 PMI thought yellow roses where Lakshmi's. Or maybe it was Saraswati???!!!!
I know Yemaja adores yellow roses.
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Re: Flowers Dedicated to Lakshmi
Mon, June 23, 2008 - 11:12 AMRed Jasmine. Maa Lakshmi likes red color. -
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Re: Flowers Dedicated to Lakshmi
Tue, June 24, 2008 - 5:52 PMThanks Vijay, for clearing that up.
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