ShriDevi (or in shortShri, another name of Lakshmi, consort of Vishnu) is the devi (goddess) of wealth according to Hindu beliefs. Among today's orthodox Vaishnavas, the English word "Shree" is a revered syllable and is used to refer to Lakshmi, while "Sri" or "Shri" is used to address humans. This essay is about the meaning, significance and symbolism of the sacred syllableShri(orSri) in Hinduism and its hidden connection with Hri In Hinduism, the symbol "Shri" (श्री) holds significant symbolism and meaning, deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the religion. It is commonly seen at the beginning of account books, journals, notebooks, or even used as a prefix before someone's name, akin to "Mister" in English. Mahalakshmi Temple (also known as Ambabai Mandir) is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is worshipped by locals as Ambabai.
