लक्ष्मी पूजा

Lakshmi Puja

Festival

45–60 min Diwali Amavasya, Fridays, Varalakshmi Vratam, Kojagari Purnima.

Devi Lakshmi is invoked for prosperity, harmony and abundance — both material and spiritual. Cleanliness of the home is the foremost preparation.

Step-by-step Vidhi

1
Ghar Shuddhi
Clean the house thoroughly, draw a rangoli at the entrance, light diyas.
2
Sthapana
Place Lakshmi and Ganesha murtis on a red cloth with a kalash to their right.
3
Ganesh Puja
Worship Ganesha first with durva, modak, akshat.
4
Lakshmi Avahana
Invoke Devi Lakshmi with Sri Suktam or moola mantra; offer lotus and red flowers.
5
Aarti & Mahaprasad
Perform aarti with multiple ghee lamps, offer naivedya, and distribute prasad.

Moola Mantra

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shrīm Mahālakṣmyai Namah

Lakshmi Gayatri

ॐ महादेव्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि। तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Mahādevyai cha vidmahe, viṣṇupatnyai cha dhīmahi, tanno Lakṣmīḥ prachodayāt.

North India

On Diwali Amavasya in Pradosh Kaal; Ganesha worshipped to the left, Kuber to the right.

Bengal

Kojagari Lakshmi Puja on Ashwin Purnima with khichuri bhog and conch shells.

South India

Varalakshmi Vratam in Shravan; the kalash itself is decorated as Devi.

Watch a recorded vidhi for additional reference.

Practices vary by region, sampradaya and family tradition. Consult a qualified priest for your family's vidhi.