Goddess Pingala, in Hindu religion, is one among the names of Goddess Lakshmi. She is the goddess of abundance and consort of Bhagavan Vishnu. In this form she is independent and not afraid of the superiority of her consort. She forgives the mistakes of her devotees. She is the mother of all (akhilajaganmata). Sri Sukta in Veda contains 15 mantras which are recited for evoking the Goddess. Her symbols are lotus and turmeric.
She is the embodiment compassion, forgiveness, generosity, wealth, good fortune, welfare and nature (maya or prakriti).
Sri Sukta states 50 names of Goddess Lakshmi and Pingala is one among them.
Pingala means the turmeric hued.
This form of Goddess Lakshmi is propitiated by those wishing to achieve spiritual enlightenment. It is also performed for beauty and to overcome skin diseases.