It
was an insult to the Goddess of her status and glory. And inexcusable and
unpalatable. unable to make compromise with it, however much she tried, she left
Vaikunta, hurling harsh words on the Lord. The
aftermath of Lakshmi's departure to Bhuloka led many unpleasant situations -
Lord Vishnu found void everywhere and uneasiness started mounting minute after minute. After wandering in pathless forests and forlorn place in 56 states, he
reached Kolhapur and worshiped the icon of Lakshmi. There was heard then
the divine voice directing him to go to Swarnamukhi River basin and do penance
for 12 years and worshipping Lakshmi Devi lotus flowers. Reaching the Place, he
dug a tank to raising lotus flowers for worship. He then built a temple for
Suryanarayana Swamy and offered prayers to rendering the lotuses remain in full
bloom always. He worshipped her with one thousand three thousand times a day as
directed. After worshipping for 12 long years, on Karthika Sudha Panchami,
Mother Maha Lakshmi emerged from a golden lotus shining resplendent as lotus
itself with lotus flowers in two hands.
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