Usually shown seated on a pink lotus, with four arms — upper hands holding lotus flowers, while lower hands perform Abhaya mudra (protection) and Varada mudra
Two elephants flank her and pour water from their trunks or vessels over her. This represents life-giving rain and fertility, symbolizing agricultural abundance and spiritual nourishment
Elephants also symbolize power, regal majesty, and authority—linking Divine generosity with earthly sovereignty
As one of the Ashta Lakshmi, worship of Gaja Lakshmi is commonly included in festivals like Diwali and Varalakshmi Vratham, especially by those seeking prosperity, fertility, and royal grace