Gajalakshmi meaning Lakshmi with Elephants is one of the most significant Ashtalakshmi aspects of Lakshmi. In this aspect the she is depicted seated on a Lotus flanked on both side by an Elephant (gaja). She is shown as seated in Padmasana yogic posture and has four arms. In each of her upper pair of arms she carries a Lotus and the lower hands are generally shown in abhya and varadamudra. The elephants flanking her are shown as "lustrating" her pouring water from their trunk over her. This aspect like most other aspects of Lakshmi is representative of prosperity good luck and abundance.