The Star of Lakshmi is a complex {8/2} star figure (i.e. two squares with the same centre at 45° angles), and figures in Hinduism

Hinduism

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, where it represents Ashtalakshmi, the eight forms, or "kinds of wealth", of the goddess Lakshmi

Lakshmi

Lakshmi or Lakumi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity , light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments...

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This symbol appears prominently in the fictional Lugash National Museum portrayed in the 1975 film The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

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The symbol is used by the band Faith No More

Faith No More

Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...

 on their website www.fnm.com and other media from the band such as their 1985 album We Care a Lot

We Care a Lot

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