The red lotus lady, is a tantric form of Lakshmi, Hinduism’s embodiment of all that is auspicious and abundant. As the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi is most often depicted being lustrated by heavenly elephants where she is known as Gaja-Lakshmi.

In her esoteric aspect as Kamalamika, she is enthroned on a red-lotus pedestal that rises from the silvered waters of a mountain lake, evoking her divine nature. Another flower bud serves as her footrest. In her four arms she displays lotus buds and a bloom and extends auspicious gestures to her devotees. In the heavenly skies above four white elephants hold golden pitchers (lota) in their extended trunks, allowing the waters to cascade upon the head of the goddess, empowering her with the life affirming waters that ensure abundance in all things. Ice-grey mountains rise majestically behind her, framing her in the glowing white of the Himalayan peaks beyond.

Kamalātmikā is considered to be the Tantric characterization of the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi. She is portrayed with a beautiful golden complexion, being bathed by four large elephants pouring jars of nectar over her. In her four hands, she holds lotus flowers and makes gestures of granting boons and assurance. She wears a resplendent crown and a silken dress. Kamalātmikā is depicted seated on a lotus in a lotus posture, symbolizing her grace and abundance.

In the Shakti tradition, Kamalātmikā is exalted with a beautiful golden complexion, being bathed by four large elephants who pour jars of nectar over her. She holds lotus flowers in her four hands and makes gestures of granting boons and assurance. Adorned with a resplendent crown and a silken dress, she is seated on a lotus in a lotus posture.

While Kamalātmikā is associated with Lakshmi and considered the beloved of Vishnu, she is depicted as more independent in her role compared to the traditional portrayal of Lakshmi. She is depicted as a fearsome goddess, not reliant on Vishnu for her preservation, and is associated with various epithets such as Bhima, Kalaratri, and Tamasi, indicating her own powers to fight evil.

In the Shakti tradition, Kamalātmikā is exalted with a beautiful golden complexion. She is bathed by four large elephants who pour jars of nectar over her. In her four hands, she holds two lotuses and makes the signs of granting boons and giving assurance. Adorned with a resplendent crown and a silken dress, she is seated on a lotus in a lotus posture. Her wonderful side-glances delight the heart of Vishnu.