Hey, I was wondering if anyone could advise me about any Hindu scripture that contains writings where various flowers are considered to be dedicated to Lakshmi, or are associated with her in some way. I know that lotuses are famously associated with her (I adore making incense and oils, but I do not personally like the fragence of lotus oil). And, I have *heard* that honeysuckle and jasmine is dedicated to her, but I have not been able to substantiate this allegation through any research (so far!). Now, by "dedicated", I would say, for example, that sandalwood is *dedicated* to Ganesha because it was from a sandalwood paste that Parvati formed the god; while I would also say that roses were dedicated to Aphrodite, not *only* because they were sometimes offered to her on her altar, but that roses were believed to have sprung from her tears after Adonis was goared by a boar (although, sometimes it was thought to have been poppies).

Thanks a lot! She is a goddess whom I greatly admire, and I adore making ritual anointing oils and incense devoted to many beautiful deities!

Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan