Aadi Lakshmi (also spelled Adi Lakshmi) is a term with two distinct meanings: a 2006 Telugu-language film, and a Hindu goddess considered the primordial form of Goddess Lakshmi.
1. Film (2006)
Aadi Lakshmi is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic thriller film directed by R. Suresh Varma and produced by Y. Suresh under the Viswak Movies banner. It stars Srikanth, Vadde Naveen, and Sridevi Vijaykumar in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2002 Hindi film Deewangee.
Plot: The story revolves around Aadi (Srikanth), a man diagnosed with split personality disorder, who is accused of murder. A lawyer (Vadde Naveen) attempts to defend him.
Cast:
- Srikanth as Aadi / Shankar
- Vadde Naveen as Lakshmi Prasad
- Sridevi Vijaykumar as Surekha
- Supporting cast: Nutan Prasad, Ali, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Abhinayasri
Music: The soundtrack was composed by Chakri, featuring six songs including "Love U Lolly Pop" and "Naa Cell Phone."
Release: 8 December 2006
Reception: Critical reviews were mixed. Kishore of Nowrunning noted the plot was good but had loose ends, while critic B. Anuradha described the screenplay as "disjointed and repetitive" but praised Srikanth's performance.
2. Hindu Goddess (Adi Lakshmi / Ādi Lakṣmī)
In Hindu theology, Adi Lakshmi (Sanskrit: आदिलक्ष्मी, Ādi Lakṣmī, "Primordial Lakshmi") is the first of the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi known collectively as the Ashta Lakshmi. She is regarded as the primordial, original form of the goddess, from whom all creation is believed to have originated.
Mythology: According to Hindu tradition, Adi Lakshmi emerged during the great churning of the ocean of milk (Samudra Manthana). She is considered Moksha Pradayani (the one who bestows liberation). She is also identified with Mahalakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, and is said to reside in Vaikunta.
Iconography: She is depicted with four hands, seated on a pink lotus, adorned in red garments and gold jewelry. Two hands display the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness) and Varada Mudra (gesture of blessing), while the other two hold a lotus and a white flag.
Worship: Adi Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of continuous wealth, prosperity, and compassion. Red flowers are considered auspicious offerings, while white flowers are avoided. Temples dedicated to the Ashta Lakshmi forms exist in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and other locations in India.
Mantra: ॐ आद्यलक्ष्म्यै नमः (Om Adyalakshmyai Namah).
