Who is Goddess Lakshmi? Significance of worshipping her on Diwali

Goddess Laxmi, consort of Lord Vishnu, symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Born during the churning of the milky ocean, she brings both material and spiritual abundance. Devotees worship her by lighting a diya, chanting mantras, offering kheer and lotus flowers, and performing aarti. Her eight forms encompass various aspects of prosperity and well-being.