In the Sri Yantra, there are actually 24 lotus petals arranged in two concentric circles. The outer circle includes 16 petals, which signify the lotus of creation as well as the fulfillment of all hopes, wants and aspirations. To Lakshmi: oṃ śrīṃ hrīṃ śrīṃ kamale kamalālaye prasīda prasīda; oṃ śrīṃ https://www.instagram.com/tantramantraaurvigyaan/