India, Oct. 19 -- Nita Ambani introduced her granddaughters Aadiya Shakti and Veda as the "Lakshmi" of the house at the Reliance Diwali party on October 17. In a beautiful message promoting gender equality, she said: "Humari ladkiyaan hi humare ghar ki Lakshmi hoti hain (Our daughters are the Lakshmi of the house)."

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of happiness, wealth, prosperity and good fortune. In Indian tradition, a daughter is often called the Lakshmi of the house, as people believe she will bring the same abundance and happiness to the home.

A video shared online shows Nita Ambani speaking onstage at the Reliance Diwali party. The chairperson of Reliance Foundation wore a deep purple saree for the occasion.

She stood on the stage wi...