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दीवाली पूजा मंत्र — लक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजा

Diwali (दीवाली) is the festival of lights and the most auspicious night for worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The Diwali puja attracts wealth, prosperity, and happiness for the coming year. Here are all the mantras, aartis, and prayers needed for a complete Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesh puja.

Lakshmi Mantra — The Essential Diwali Mantra

The Om Shreem Hreem mantra is chanted 108 times during Diwali puja to invoke Goddess Lakshmi and attract wealth and prosperity into your home.

लक्ष्मी मंत्र

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

Ganesh Mantra — Start with Ganesha

Every Diwali puja begins with Lord Ganesha. Chant the Ganesh Mantra to remove obstacles and ensure the puja goes smoothly.

गणेश मंत्र

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय — गणेश श्लोक

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

Lakshmi Aarti — Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

The beautiful Lakshmi Aarti is the highlight of Diwali evening puja. Sing it with diyas lit throughout the house.

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam — 8 Verses of Prosperity

The powerful 8-verse hymn from Padma Purana. Reciting during Diwali puja is considered extremely auspicious for the entire year.

महालक्ष्मी अष्टकम्

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।

Sri Suktam — Vedic Lakshmi Hymn

The ancient Rig Vedic hymn to Lakshmi. The most scripturally powerful prayer for wealth, chanted during Diwali for centuries.

श्री सूक्तम्

हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम्।

Kanakadhara Stotram — Golden Rain

Adi Shankaracharya's prayer that brought a rain of gold. Chant during Diwali for exceptional financial blessings.

कनकधारा स्तोत्रम्

अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती

Kubera Mantra — God of Wealth

Kubera is the divine treasurer. Chant his mantra during Diwali to attract stored wealth, bank balance growth, and financial security.

कुबेर मंत्र

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय

Lakshmi Chalisa & Ganesh Chalisa

Complete the Diwali puja with Lakshmi Chalisa and Ganesh Chalisa for comprehensive blessings of wealth and success.

लक्ष्मी चालीसा

जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।

Frequently Asked Questions

What time to do Diwali puja?
Diwali Lakshmi puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset) and during Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus ascendant). Typically this falls between 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Check the exact muhurat for your city each year.
Which mantra to chant on Diwali?
The primary mantra is "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" — chant 108 times. Also chant Ganesh Mantra, recite Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and perform Lakshmi Aarti.
How to do Diwali Lakshmi puja at home?
Clean your home thoroughly. Draw rangoli at the entrance. Place Lakshmi and Ganesha idols/photos on a clean cloth. Offer flowers, rice, kumkum, coins, and sweets. Light 5 diyas. First invoke Ganesha, then Lakshmi. Chant mantras, recite Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and perform aarti. Keep your account books (Chopda) near the puja for Chopda Puja.

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