5. Santana Lakshmi Traditionally prayed to by couples desiring children, Santana Lakshmi (santana meaning “progeny,” or “children”) symbolizes fertility. Arrayed in gold jewelry, wearing a garland of flowers, and seated on a pink lotus, she is typically depicted with six hands — two holding pitchers of water, one holding a shield, one holding a sword, one holding a baby, and one in Abhaya mudra to dispel negativity and offer the boon of a child. Bestowing the warmth and care necessary for raising healthy and happy children, Santana Lakshmi also signifies the ferocity of a protective mother. Fulfilling the desire for vibrant and long-living offspring, Santana Lakshmi especially blesses those who honor parenthood as a sacred duty, and who view children as being the greatest treasures of family life.