Did you know the name Lakme was inspired by Goddess Lakshmi?

Thu, 27 October 2022

11:38

As a large part of India worships Goddess Lakshmi on the festival of Diwali, we recount the astonishing story of how Lakshmi inspired the most well known cosmetic brand of India. A thread on the Goddess, a French Opera, star-crossed lovers and Lakme. Read the thread here.

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