Alakshmi Katha: Where does Lakshmi ji's elder sister Alakshmi reside? Know about her.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : We all know about Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, but have you ever heard of her elder sister? Every person desires Lakshmi's blessings. Many measures are taken to prevent Alakshmi from entering the home. Today, we'll explain how Lakshmi's elder sister came into being and what kind of place she resides.

This is how Lakshmi ji's elder sister was born.

The Padma Purana describes that during the churning of the ocean, Lakshmi's elder sister, Alakshmi, emerged first. According to legend, among the gems that emerged during the churning of the ocean were some semi-precious stones, one of which was Goddess Alakshmi.

Alakshmi embraced demonic forces, and after her, Lakshmi, born from the churning of the ocean, chose Lord Vishnu as her husband. Therefore, Lakshmi is revered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity, while Goddess Alakshmi, in contrast, is considered the goddess of poverty and misery. Hindu religious texts also mention that Alakshmi was married to a sage.

Where do you reside

When Alakshmi was born, she asked the gods where she should reside. The gods replied that she would reside in a place where there are daily fights, where cleanliness is not observed, where people commit irreligious and wrongful acts. Also, where women are not respected and lies are constantly told. Therefore, she is called the goddess of poverty. Conversely, Alakshmi cannot enter a place where people practice righteousness, maintain cleanliness, and live with love.

That's why lemon and chilli are hung

You've probably seen lemons and chilies hanging outside homes and shops. It's believed that Goddess Alakshmi loves spicy and sour foods. Therefore, if lemons and chilies are hung outside your home or shop, Goddess Alakshmi feasts on them at the doorstep and leaves. She refuses to enter the house.