Annalakshmi - One who Bestows Grain

Description

Annalakshmi = Annam + Lakshmi. Annam - Food. Lakshmi - one who Bestows. Every south Indian family will have this brass or silver idol planted in a bowl of rice. This symbolizes that God will forever bless the family with shortageless food. The female member mostly who cook and serve food for the family are also regarded as Annalakshmi-es.