“When the gods descend, Vishnu knows, it is by their scent that he will recognize them. Ganesh will smell of the fruits he loves, Varuna will smell of the sea. River breezes will herald the arrival of Saraswati, Indra will bring the rain. Krishna will smell of all that`s sweet, of milk and gur and tulsi. Of sandalwood and kevda flowers, of saffron, of ghee, of honey.
And Lakshimi. Lotuses will flower beneath her feet scenting each step with their fragrance. Mangoes will turn the colour of the sun, filling the world with their ripeness. Tulsi plants will wave in the wind, whispering their secrets to the air. The earth will stretch out, rich and fragrant, and await her touch against its skin.”

Manii Suri, The Death of Vishnu