Lakshmi Puja Vidhi at Home
लक्ष्मी पूजा विधि
Goddess Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, and beauty. Lakshmi Puja is performed every Friday, on Diwali night, Dhanteras, and any auspicious occasion when seeking financial blessings. The puja attracts Lakshmi's grace into your home and business. Lakshmi is always worshipped along with Lord Ganesha — Ganesha removes obstacles while Lakshmi brings prosperity.
Puja Samagri (Materials Required)
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Clean the Home
Lakshmi resides only in clean, well-lit homes. Deep clean the house, especially the entrance. Light diyas at the entrance and in every room.
Altar Preparation
Spread a red cloth on a clean platform. Place Lakshmi idol in the center, Ganesha to her left. Place a Kalash behind. Scatter coins and rice on the cloth.
Ganesh Puja First
Always worship Ganesha first. Offer modak, durva grass, and chant "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah" 11 times.
Lakshmi Avahana
Invite Lakshmi by chanting "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" three times. Offer lotus flowers and place coins at her feet.
Abhishekam
Bathe the Lakshmi idol with Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar water) and then clean water.
Shringar
Dress the idol with new cloth or drape a red/pink dupatta. Offer kumkum, sindoor (married women), and jewelry. Apply mehendi to the idol's hands.
Offerings
Offer lotus flowers, coins, sweets, fruits. Place your account books, wallet, or Chopda near the idol for blessings.
Mantra Japa
Chant Lakshmi Mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" 108 times.
Aarti
Perform Lakshmi Aarti — "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata." Then recite Mahalakshmi Ashtakam.
Conclusion
Distribute prasad. Keep all diyas burning throughout the evening. Leave the front door open — Lakshmi enters through open doors.
Mantras for Goddess Lakshmi Puja
Important Tips
Lakshmi never stays where there is dirt, darkness, or discord. Keep your home clean, well-lit, and peaceful.
Never keep the main door closed during Lakshmi puja — it symbolically blocks Lakshmi from entering.
Place a small bowl of water with flower petals and a floating diya at the entrance to welcome Lakshmi.
After Diwali puja, do not sweep the house until the next morning — you might sweep away Lakshmi!