Lakshmi Puja
लक्ष्मी पूजा
Significance
Lakshmi Puja is performed for wealth, prosperity, and abundance. It is the central ritual of Diwali (the main night). Also performed every Friday and on Sharad Purnima. Lakshmi is always worshipped alongside Ganesha — Ganesha removes obstacles so Lakshmi's blessings can flow freely.
Samagri (Materials Needed)
Puja Vidhi (Step by Step)
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Preparation
Clean the entire house. Set up the puja area facing east or north. Place Lakshmi-Ganesh idols on a clean platform with red cloth. Draw a swastik with kumkum.
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Ganesh Puja First
Always worship Ganesha first. Offer modak and durva grass. Recite Om Gam Ganapataye Namah 11 times.
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
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Lakshmi Puja
Invoke Goddess Lakshmi. Offer lotus flowers, kumkum, haldi. Place coins near the idol. Pour panchamrit on the idol and offer vastra (red cloth).
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
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Kuber Puja
Worship Kubera (treasurer of the gods) alongside Lakshmi. Place a locker or safe near the puja area. Apply kumkum on account books/ledgers.
ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये नमः
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Aarti & Prasad
Perform aarti with Om Jai Lakshmi Mata. Light all diyas in the house. Distribute kheer and sweets as prasad.
Best Time to Perform
Diwali night (Pradosh Kaal after sunset), every Friday evening