Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity and fortune and is the consort of Vishnu, the Supreme Being in Vaishnavism.The Goddess of wealth and abundance, Lakshmi has been adorned in many different forms.Ravi Varma presented his goddesses in his own manner and with a specific intention in mind. He was seeking to convey their pan-national identity at a time when foreign rule was being questioned and dreams of a free nation were being voiced.