Diwali Lakshmi Puja

On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Laxmi came out of the milky ocean and chose Lord Vishnu as her husband on Diwali. Hence, Diwali Amavasya is considered the most appropriate day to appease the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi Puja helps protect devotees from failures, poverty, hunger, debts, loss of wealth, financial crunches, and difficulties.

The Importance of Diwali Lakshmi Puja

We all worship Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali puja, but only a few know the significance of the same. Lakshmi is known as the Goddess of prosperity and wealth, and worshipping her invites success, promotion, and personal virtues in worshippers’ lives. The main idea behind cherishing Goddess Lakshmi is to.

• Promote Material Abundance And Spiritual Prosperity,
• Eliminate Unwanted Troubles From Life,
• Provides Guidance To Individuals Towards Spiritual Path.

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with Lord Ganesh on Diwali, who symbolizes wisdom and auspiciousness. He is known for destroying the obstacles and evils of life and inviting success for abundant future growth. Lord Ganesh is also believed as the God of education and knowledge along with wealth and wisdom. Tracing out all the details, wealth is essential for our lives to maintain progress and prosperity. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi during Lakshmi Pujan will not only significantly more wealth but also help in seeking skills, talent, and knowledge. By worshipping the symbol of Wealth, you will be able to achieve the goals for your life as the Goddess’ energy denotes materials and spiritual well-being along with calmness and strength.

Rituals of Lakshmi Puja

The traditions of this auspicious puja include:

• Ganapati Puja
• Kalash Sthapana
• Sankalp
• Punyahavachanam
• Lakshmi Puja
• Kuber Puja
• Deep Puja
• Mahamangal Aarti
• Aashivachan
• Prasad Vitran, etc.

Lakshmi Mantra For Diwali Puja

मां लक्ष्मी मंत्र- ऊं श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद, ऊं श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नम:॥ सौभाग्य प्राप्ति मंत्र- ऊं श्रीं ल्कीं महालक्ष्मी महालक्ष्मी एह्येहि सर्व सौभाग्यं देहि मे स्वाहा।

Lakshmi Puja Samagri

Wooden Chowki	Kumkum
Red or Yellow piece of Cloth	Chandan
Haldi	Paan or Supari
Roli	Haldi
Agarbatti	Ghee for Lamp
Cotton Wicks	Panchamrit
Whole Coconut	Akshat
Gangajal	Flowers
Durva grass	Camphor
Mango Leaves	Kalava
Whole wheat grains	Water
Metal bell	Aarti Thali

Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2023

The most auspicious Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in 2023 is observed from 5:39 PM to 7:35 PM on 12^th November 2023, Sunday.

Laxmi Puja Muhurat	05:39 PM to 07:35 PM
Vrishabha Kaal	05:39 PM to 07:35 PM
Pradosh Kaal	05:29 PM to 08:08 PM
Amavasya Tithi Start	November 12, 2023, at 02:44 PM
Amavasya Tithi Ends	November 13, 2023, at 02:56 PM

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2023 for Different Cities

City	Time of Lakshmi Puja
Ahmedabad	06:07 PM to 08:06 PM
Bengaluru	06:03 PM to 08:05 PM
Chandigarh	05:37 PM to 07:32 PM
Chennai	05:52 PM to 07:54 PM
Gurgaon	05:40 PM to 07:36 PM
Hyderabad	05:52 PM to 07:53 PM
Jaipur	05:48 PM to 07:44 PM
Kolkata	05:05 PM to 07:03 PM
Mumbai	06:12 PM to 08:12 PM
New Delhi	05:39 PM to 07:35 PM
Noida	05:39 PM to 07:34 PM
Pune	06:09 PM to 08:09 PM

How To Do Diwali Lakshmi Puja at Home?

If you’re planning to perform Diwali Puja, our expert Vedic pandits will help you with all the puja samagri and other requirements. We will also provide you with a checklist of the samagri and household items you need to arrange for a religious experience. All the steps for performing Lakshmi Puja at home are simple, but chanting mantras is a complex task. Pandit Ji will help ease the process for you, explaining the meaning of each shloka and mantra you will be reciting for a clear understanding of the ritual.

Puja Preparation

Before starting the Lakshmi Puja, the performer or the homeowner must ensure that the houses are cleaned thoroughly and decorate them to invite Goddess Lakshmi. Sprinkle a few drops of Gangajal in your home as a purity mark.

Setting Up The Puja Chowki

The next step is to set up the puja platform where Lakshmi Ji’s idol will be placed. Spread a red cloth on a low-height chowki with some grains sprinkled. You must draw lotus, Lakshmi Ji’s sawari with turmeric powder, and put the idol on it.

Clean Idols In Holy Water

The next step is bathing the idols in clean water and decorating them with garland, turmeric powder, and vermillion.

Begin The Puja

After setting up the altar, you can begin with the puja. First, you must offer some homemade delicacies to Ganesh Ji and Lakshmi Ji. Lit incense sticks and lamps and chant the mantras along with pandit Ji.

Read Lakshmi Ji’s Story

The next step involves reading Lakshami Ji’s Katha, which is usually done by the Pandit Ji or the elder member of the family. Once done, offer flowers and sweets to the idols.

End With Aarti

The last step for Lakshami Diwali Puja is Lakshami Ji’s aarti. Wave the camphor before the deity and sing aarti along with Pandit Ji. After the Lakshami aarti, prayers are offered to God, and prasad is distributed amongst performers.

Do’s and Dont’s for Diwali Lakshmi Puja

Do’s

• Elevate your home and office decor with mango, Ashoka, and banana leaves.
• According to Pandits, placing a Mangalik Kalash on both sides of the entrance gate with unpeeled whole coconut is advised.
• Diwali Lakshmi Puja must be performed during Pradosh Kaal.
• On the raised platform prepared for puja, spread a white cloth on the left side for Nava Graha and a red cloth adjacent to it for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.

Don't's

• Do not worship POP or glass idols. Use only silver and clay idols.
• Do not keep your footwear inside the house while welcoming Goddess Lakshmi.
• It is advised not to prefer iron utensils for Puja.
• Do not offer tulsi leaves in puja.
• Try not to argue or fight during puja.