ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती — Benefits & How to Chant
ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती
Invokes the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity
Removes poverty and financial difficulties from the household
Brings noble virtues, peace, and harmony to the home
Sung during Diwali, it is said to invite Lakshmi's presence into the home for the entire year
Destroys sins and purifies the devotee's karma
Ensures success in business, career, and material endeavors
Creates an atmosphere of auspiciousness and abundance
How to Chant ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता आरती
Instructions
Light a ghee diya on a clean plate. Place fresh flowers and rice grains before a Lakshmi image or idol. Sing the aarti while moving the lit plate in a clockwise circle before the deity. Ring a bell with the other hand. On Diwali night, this aarti is performed after the main Lakshmi Puja. After singing, share the aarti flame with all family members. It is traditional to keep the home clean and well-lit to welcome Lakshmi.
Spiritual Significance
The most widely celebrated miracle associated with this aarti occurs every Diwali night. Hindu tradition holds that Goddess Lakshmi herself walks the earth on Diwali, visiting homes that are clean, well-lit, and filled with devotion. Families who sing this aarti with sincere hearts report that the coming year brings unexpected prosperity — debts are cleared, businesses flourish, and financial worries dissolve. The aarti's promise that 'in whichever home you reside, all virtues enter and everything becomes possible' is considered not merely poetic but literally true by millions of families who have experienced its transformative power generation after generation.
Origin & History
Source: Hindu devotional folk tradition
Author: Unknown (folk composition)
The Lakshmi Aarti 'Om Jai Lakshmi Mata' is a beloved folk hymn that has been sung in Hindu homes for centuries, particularly during Diwali — the festival of lights dedicated to Lakshmi. The aarti draws from the Puranic story of Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean), where Lakshmi emerged as the most beautiful of the fourteen treasures. She chose Lord Vishnu as her consort, and since then, wherever Vishnu is worshipped, Lakshmi is honored alongside him. The aarti's simple, heartfelt language has made it accessible to every Hindu household, from the humblest village home to the grandest temple.