Lakshmi Narayana or Lakshmi-Narayana also sometimes spelled Lakshminarayan, Lakshminarayana, Laxminarayana, is a manifestation of Vishnu in the Hindu religion. It is usually referring to Vishnu, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort, Lakshmi, in his abode, Vaikuntha. The goddess of beauty Lakshmi is depicted as standing next to a dark-skinned Vishnu, who is holding a conch, mace, lotus and the Sudarshana Chakra. Lakshmi Narayana worship is very popular with the people, who pray to the Lord at their homes and in temples. There are many Sampradhays or sects, which regard Lakshmi Narayana as the ultimate divinity, and grand and exquisite temples have been erected for the Lord accordingly, at many places.
The deity Lakshmi Narayan has many historic roots and is sometimes interpreted differently by different traditions. Goddess Lakshmi incarnated again and again with Her beloved consort following Narayana's wish and mode of incarnation. When Lord Vishnu descended as Rama, Goddess Lakshmi appeared as Sita and when he was Krishna, she appeared as Radha and Rukmini.