Lakshmi Astothra Vilakku is a sacred Hindu devotional ritual in which a traditional oil lamp (vilakku) is lit while chanting the 108 holy names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali) of Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness.
The term breaks down as:
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Lakshmi – Goddess of fortune and abundance
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Ashtottara (Astothra) – 108 divine names
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Vilakku – Lamp (Tamil word for traditional oil lamp)
This ritual symbolizes inviting divine light, prosperity, and positive energy into the home. The lamp represents knowledge and spiritual illumination, while the chanting of the 108 names invokes the various qualities and blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.









































