Lakshmi Puja at Home : Increase Your Prosperity and Wealth

A long-standing custom with great meaning in Hindu culture is Diwali, the festival of lights. The revered Lakshmi Puja, which brings the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity into our homes, is at the center of this happy occasion. As we start a new chapter, the Lakshmi Puja is a potent call for prosperity, luck, and health. This thorough book will take you through every step of doing a meaningful Lakshmi Puja at home, regardless of your level of experience with the practice.

The house has to be purified before the fortunate Lakshmi Puja. Diwali morning, clean your home by sprinkling Gangajal, or holy water from the Ganges. To make the house hospitable and colorful for the Goddess, arrange bouquets of marigolds, mango leaves, and banana leaves.

The puja altar should be erected when the sun sets. Select a spotless, raised surface and drape it with new, scarlet cloth. Put a kalash—a water-filled copper or silver pitcher decorated with a betel nut, a marigold flower, a coin, and a little rice—in the middle. Around the kalash, arrange five mango leaves in a fanned-out circle. Top with a little dish or thali that has turmeric on it so you may sketch a lotus flower.

Putting the statues of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the altar, say a little prayer to Lord Ganesha as you so. Being the remover of impediments, Lord Ganesha is venerated, hence this invocation is essential to a successful and auspicious Lakshmi Puja.

Start the puja with a meditation on Goddess Lakshmi’s heavenly form. Imagine her with her wide waist, deep navel, and stunning, enthralling eyes sitting on a lotus flower. See her wearing a beautiful, glittering dress, her hands shaped like lotuses, promising unending wealth.

Say the Avahan mantra, “Aagachchha Dev-Deveshi!,” to properly invite Goddess Lakshmi to grace your abode. Maha Lakshmi, Tejomayi! Haan Sur-Vandite, Kriyamanam Maya Pujaam!”

Giving Lakshmi five flowers and a seat set with gold and priceless jewels, say, “Nana-Ratna-Samayuktam, Karta-Swar-Vibhushitam.” Hi Dev-Devesh, good morning! Preetyartham Prati -Grihyataam.

Offer the Goddess a cordial welcome with folded hands: “Shri Lakshmi-Devi! Swagatam.”

Chanting, ‘Padyam Grihaan Deveshi, Sarva-Kshema-Samarthe, Bhoh!’ offer water to wash the Goddess’s feet. Devi Bhaktya Samarpitam, Maha-Lakshmi! Namoastu Te.

Giving the Goddess’s head Abhishekam water, say, “Namaste Dev-Deveshi! Hi Kamal-Dharini! Dhanada-Devi, Shri Maha-Lakshmi, Namaste! By Arghyam Grihaan.

Chanting, “Gangasaraswatirevapayoshninarmadajalaih,” offer the Goddess a cleansing bath made with water from the Ganges, Saraswati, and Narmada rivers. Me Snapitasi Maya Devi Tatha Shantim Kurushva.”

Reciting, “Dadhi Madhu Ghratashchaiva Payashcha Sharkarayutam,” bathe the Goddess in the lucky Panchamrita, a concoction of yogurt, honey, ghee, milk, and sugar. Samanitam Panchamritam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam.”

Using fragrant sandalwood paste, anoint the Goddess while reciting, “Om Malayachalasambhutam Chandanagarusambhavam. Chandanam Devadeveshi Snanartham Pratigrihyatam.”

Reciting “Mandakinyastu Yadvari Sarvapapaharam Shubham,” offer the Goddess a pure water bath to end the bathing procedures. Tadidam Pratigrihyatam Snanartham Tubhyam.”

As you give the Goddess a fresh, heavenly garment, say, “Divyambaram Nutanam Hi Kshaumam Tvatimanoharam. Diyamanam Maya Devi Grihana Jagadambike.”

Offering the Goddess a concoction of milk, curd, and honey, recite “Om Kapilam Dadhi Kundendudhavalam Madhusamyutam. Grihana Bhoh, Swarnapatrasthitam Devi, Madhuparkam.”

Adorn the Goddess with exquisite jewelry, wishing to purge any sins: “Ratnakankada Vaiduryamuktaharayutani Cha.” Suprasannena Swikurushwa Me Manasa Dattani.”

Say, “Om Raktachandanasammishram Parijatasamudbhavam Maya Dattam Grihanashu Chandanam Gandhasamyutam,” while offering the Goddess scented red sandalwood.

Chanting, “Om Sinduram Raktavarnashcha Sinduratilakapriye,” offer the auspicious vermilion, a sign of marital happiness and wealth. Maya Devi Sinduram Pratigrihyatam, Bhaktya Dattam.”

Dress the Goddess in the hallowed saffron, which symbolizes Akhand Saubhagya, or unbroken good fortune, and say, “Om Kumkumam Kamadam Divyam Kumkumam Kamarupinam. Pratigrihyatam Kumkumam Akhandakamasaubhagyam.”

Chanting, “Abirashcha Gulalam Cha Chova-Chandanameva Cha,” offer the Goddess the vivid powders of Abira (vermilion) and Gulala (colored). Shringarartham Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshwari.”

Chant “Om Tailani Cha Sugandhini Dravyani Vividhani Cha” while you offer the Goddess several aromatic oils and essences for anointing. Lepartham Grihana Parameshwari, Maya Dattani.”

Offering the Goddess whole, turmeric-coated rice grains, a sign of good fortune, chant “Akshatashcha Surashreshtha Kumkumaktah Sushobhitah.” Maya Pratigrihyatam, Maya Nivedita Bhaktya Pujartham.”

Offering the Goddess a fragrant paste of sandalwood, invoke “Shri-Khanda-Chandanam Divyam, Gandhaadayam Sumanoharam”. Mahalakshmi Vilepanam! Chandanam Prati-Grihyata.

Offering the Goddess seasonal flowers, Vilva leaves, and Tulsi leaves, chant “Yatha-Prapta-Ritu-Pushpaih, Vilva-Tulasi-Dalaishcha!” Pujayaami, Maha-Lakshmi! Me Sureshwari, Prasida!”

Using offerings of Gandha, Akshata, and Pushpa, honor the Goddess’s many body parts, including her feet, knees, waist, navel, and more.

Offer respect to Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishita, and Vashita to invoke the Ashta-Siddhi, or eight magical abilities.

Adya-Lakshmi, Vidya-Lakshmi, Saubhagya-Lakshmi, Amrit-Lakshmi, Kamalakshi, Satya-Lakshmi, Bhoga-Lakshmi, Yoga-Lakshmi are the eight Goddess incarnations honored during the Ashta-Lakshmi Puja.

Chanting, “Vanaspati-Rasodbhuto Gandhaadhyah Sumanoharah,” offer the Goddess the aromatic incense. Aaghreyah Sarva-Devanaam; Dhupoayam Prati-Grihyataam.”

Offer the Goddess the lit lamp and say, “Sajyam Varti-Sanyuktam Cha, Vahnina Yojitam Mayaa, Deepam Grihaan Deveshi! Timirapaham Trailokya.”

Offer the Goddess a range of sweets, savouries, and other delicious things while chanting, “Sharkara-Khanda-Khadyaani, Dadhi-Ksheera-Ghritaani Cha. Aaharo Bhojyam Cha, Naivedhyam Prati, Grihyataam.”

Reciting the suitable mantras, offer Achamana (sipping) the Goddess water to wipe her hands and face.

Offering the Goddess a Tambool, a delicious dish of betel leaves and almonds, chant “Poogi-Phalam Maha-Divyam, Naga-Valli-Dalairyutam.” Karpurailaa-Grihyataam, Tamboolam Prati-Samayuktam.”

Giving the Goddess a gift—like a Champak flower packed with gold—recite: “Hiranya-Garbha-Garbhastham, Hema-Veejam Vibhaavasoh. Prayachchha Me Ananta-Punya-Phaladamatah Shantim.”

Circumambulate the Goddess, or Pradakshina, asking for her pardon for any errors and calling out her blessings: “Yani Yani Cha Papani, Janmantar-Kritani Cha. Tani Tani Vinashyanti, Pade Pade, Pradakshinam.”

Chant a prayer of adoration and offer flowers to the Goddess: “Kar-Kritam Vaa Kayajam Karmajam Vaa, Shravan-Nayanajam Vaa Manasam Vaaparadham. Viditamaviditam Vaa; Sarvametat Kshamasva; Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe; Shri Maha-Lakshmi Trahi.”

Get the Goddess Lakshmi to bless you with Sashtanga Pranam, the eight-limbed prostration: “Om Bhavani! Tvam Sarva-Kaam-Pradayini. To Prasannaa Santushtha Bhava Devi! Asante Te.

End the puja by pleading with the Goddess for any errors or omissions made during the rite: “Avahana Na janami, Na Janami Visarjanam. Puja-Karma Na Janami, Kshamasva Parameshwari.

A deep and complex rite, Lakshmi Puja calls forth the favor of the Goddess of Prosperity and Wealth. This thorough manual will help you to organize a meaningful and auspicious Lakshmi Puja in the convenience of your own home. May Goddess Lakshmi’s heavenly grace bring you success, plenty, and eternal happiness as you participate in this holy ritual.

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