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Complete Guide to Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2025: Attract Wealth, Prosperity & Maa Lakshmi’s Divine Blessings

Lakshmi Puja 2025: Complete Diwali Puja Vidhi for Wealth

Lakshmi Puja 2025: Complete Diwali Puja Vidhi for Wealth

&NewLine;<p>The most awaited night of the year is almost here—<a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;sanatanroots&period;com&sol;diwali-2025-two-day-celebration-guide&sol;">Diwali 2025<&sol;a>&comma; when millions of diyas will illuminate homes&comma; hearts will overflow with joy&comma; and the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi will bless devoted households with abundance and prosperity&period; On <strong>Monday&comma; October 20&comma; 2025<&sol;strong>&comma; as darkness embraces the Amavasya night&comma; it&&num;8217&semi;s time to welcome Maa Lakshmi into your home with proper rituals and unwavering devotion&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This comprehensive guide will walk you through every aspect of <strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;sanatanroots&period;com&sol;bhai-dooj-2025-date-muhurat-puja-vidhi-hindi&sol;">Lakshmi Puja 2025<&sol;a><&sol;strong>—from the exact muhurat timings to step-by-step puja vidhi&comma; powerful mantras&comma; essential samagri&comma; and the spiritual secrets that can transform your financial destiny&period; Whether you&&num;8217&semi;re performing this sacred ritual for the first time or seeking to deepen your practice&comma; this guide ensures you receive Maa Lakshmi&&num;8217&semi;s complete blessings&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-why-lakshmi-puja-on-diwali">Why Lakshmi Puja on Diwali&quest;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-the-divine-connection">The Divine Connection<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>According to Hindu scriptures&comma; Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean &lpar;Samudra Manthan&rpar; along with a pot of gold on Amavasya night&comma; signifying eternal wealth&period; This is why Diwali night holds such profound significance for invoking her blessings&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>It is believed that on this sacred night&comma; Maa Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and blesses those who have maintained cleanliness&comma; discipline&comma; and devotion&period; The goddess doesn&&num;8217&semi;t just bring material wealth—she brings prosperity in all forms&colon; health&comma; knowledge&comma; peace&comma; and spiritual abundance&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-the-victory-of-light-over-darkness">The Victory of Light Over Darkness<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Diwali commemorates Lord Rama&&num;8217&semi;s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana&period; The entire kingdom lit oil lamps to celebrate his homecoming&comma; establishing the tradition of lighting diyas&period; On this auspicious night&comma; when we worship Lakshmi&comma; we&&num;8217&semi;re not just seeking wealth—we&&num;8217&semi;re inviting divine light to dispel the darkness of ignorance&comma; poverty&comma; and negativity from our lives&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-the-power-of-amavasya">The Power of <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;sanatanroots&period;com&sol;diwali-2025-two-day-celebration-guide&sol;">Amavasya<&sol;a><&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The new moon night &lpar;Amavasya&rpar; represents the darkest night&comma; symbolizing maximum receptivity to divine light&period; When we perform Lakshmi Puja on this night with pure intentions&comma; our prayers become especially powerful&comma; creating an energetic channel for prosperity to flow into our lives&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-lakshmi-puja-2025-date-and-auspicious-timing">Lakshmi Puja 2025&colon; Date and Auspicious Timing<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-main-date">Main Date<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Lakshmi Puja 2025 will be celebrated on Monday&comma; October 20&comma; during the Amavasya Tithi &lpar;new moon night&rpar; of the Kartik month&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-shubh-muhurat-most-auspicious-time">Shubh Muhurat &lpar;Most Auspicious Time&rpar;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The primary Lakshmi Puja Muhurat is from 7&colon;08 PM to 8&colon;18 PM &lpar;Duration&colon; 1 hour 11 minutes&rpar;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Detailed Timing Breakdown&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Pradosh Kaal&colon;<&sol;strong> 5&colon;46 PM to 8&colon;18 PM<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Lakshmi Puja Muhurat&colon;<&sol;strong> 7&colon;08 PM to 8&colon;18 PM<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Vrishabha Kaal &lpar;Sthir Lagna&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong> 7&colon;08 PM to 9&colon;03 PM<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Amavasya Tithi&colon;<&sol;strong> Begins 3&colon;44 PM &lpar;Oct 20&rpar; – Ends 5&colon;54 PM &lpar;Oct 21&rpar;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-why-this-timing-is-sacred">Why This Timing is Sacred<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Pradosh Kaal starts after sunset and lasts approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes&period; The best time for Lakshmi Puja is during Pradosh Kaal when Sthir Lagna &lpar;fixed ascendant&rpar; prevails&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Vrishabha Lagna &lpar;Taurus ascendant&rpar; is considered Sthir &lpar;fixed&rpar;&comma; meaning if Lakshmi Puja is performed during this time&comma; Goddess Lakshmi will stay in your home permanently rather than just visiting briefly&period; This is why the overlap period between Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna &lpar;7&colon;08 PM to 8&colon;18 PM&rpar; is considered the most powerful time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Important Note&colon;<&sol;strong> These timings are approximate and may vary slightly based on your city&period; Always consult your local panchang or temple for precise timings in your area&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-alternative-muhurat">Alternative Muhurat<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>For those who cannot perform puja during the evening muhurat&comma; an afternoon muhurat is available from 3&colon;44 PM to 5&colon;46 PM&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>There&&num;8217&semi;s also a Nishita Kaal Muhurat from 11&colon;41 PM to 12&colon;31 AM&comma; though this is primarily recommended for tantrik practitioners and experienced pandits&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-complete-lakshmi-puja-samagri-items-required">Complete Lakshmi Puja Samagri &lpar;Items Required&rpar;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Before beginning the puja&comma; gather all necessary items&period; Preparation is key to a smooth and uninterrupted worship experience&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-essential-items">Essential Items<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>For the Altar&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Idols or Photos&colon;<&sol;strong> Goddess Lakshmi &lpar;center&rpar;&comma; Lord Ganesha &lpar;left&rpar;&comma; Goddess Saraswati &lpar;right&rpar;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Red Cloth<&sol;strong> &lpar;silk or cotton&rpar; for covering the altar<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Chowki or Bajot<&sol;strong> &lpar;low wooden platform&rpar;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Kalash<&sol;strong> &lpar;brass or copper pot with water&rpar;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Mango leaves<&sol;strong> for the kalash<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Coconut<&sol;strong> &lpar;whole&comma; with husk&rpar; to place on kalash<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Puja Essentials&colon;<&sol;strong> 7&period; <strong>Roli&sol;Kumkum<&sol;strong> &lpar;vermillion powder&rpar; 8&period; <strong>Akshat<&sol;strong> &lpar;uncooked rice grains&rpar; 9&period; <strong>Haldi<&sol;strong> &lpar;turmeric powder and whole turmeric&rpar; 10&period; <strong>Sandalwood paste<&sol;strong> &lpar;chandan&rpar; 11&period; <strong>Fresh flowers<&sol;strong> &lpar;lotus if possible&comma; otherwise marigold&comma; roses&rpar; 12&period; <strong>Flower garlands<&sol;strong> for deities 13&period; <strong>Betel leaves<&sol;strong> &lpar;paan&rpar; and betel nuts &lpar;supari&rpar; 14&period; <strong>Durva grass<&sol;strong> &lpar;if available&rpar;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Offerings &lpar;Naivedya&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong> 15&period; <strong>Sweets&colon;<&sol;strong> Laddoos&comma; kheer&comma; halwa&comma; barfi 16&period; <strong>Fruits&colon;<&sol;strong> Seasonal fruits &lpar;5 varieties preferred&rpar; 17&period; <strong>Dry fruits&colon;<&sol;strong> Almonds&comma; cashews&comma; raisins 18&period; <strong>Panchamrit&colon;<&sol;strong> Mixture of milk&comma; curd&comma; honey&comma; ghee&comma; and sugar 19&period; <strong>Sugar crystals<&sol;strong> &lpar;misri&rpar;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>For Illumination&colon;<&sol;strong> 20&period; <strong>Ghee diyas<&sol;strong> &lpar;at least 11 or 21&rpar; 21&period; <strong>Oil diyas<&sol;strong> for decoration 22&period; <strong>Camphor<&sol;strong> &lpar;kapur&rpar; for aarti 23&period; <strong>Incense sticks<&sol;strong> &lpar;agarbatti&rpar; and dhoop 24&period; <strong>Match box<&sol;strong> or lighter<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Prosperity Symbols&colon;<&sol;strong> 25&period; <strong>New currency notes<&sol;strong> &lpar;in denominations you prefer&rpar; 26&period; <strong>Silver or gold coin<&sol;strong> &lpar;if possible&rpar; 27&period; <strong>Lotus seeds<&sol;strong> &lpar;makhana&rpar; 28&period; <strong>Coriander seeds<&sol;strong> &lpar;dhania&rpar; 29&period; <strong>Cotton seeds<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Ritual Items&colon;<&sol;strong> 30&period; <strong>Bell<&sol;strong> &lpar;ghanti&rpar; 31&period; <strong>Conch shell<&sol;strong> &lpar;shankh&rpar; for water 32&period; <strong>Small bowls<&sol;strong> for water&comma; kumkum&comma; rice 33&period; <strong>Spoon<&sol;strong> &lpar;for offering water&rpar; 34&period; <strong>Aarti thali<&sol;strong> &lpar;plate for performing aarti&rpar; 35&period; <strong>New account book<&sol;strong> &lpar;for Chopda Pujan&comma; if performing business puja&rpar;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Optional but Beneficial&colon;<&sol;strong> 36&period; Yantra &lpar;Shri Yantra or Lakshmi Yantra&rpar; 37&period; Rudraksha mala for chanting 38&period; Red chunari &lpar;small cloth&rpar; to offer to Goddess 39&period; Small notebook for writing mantras 40&period; Prasad distribution containers<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-pre-puja-preparations">Pre-Puja Preparations<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>One Day Before&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Purchase all samagri items<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Clean your puja room thoroughly<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Polish brass and copper items<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Soak overnight&colon; rice&comma; lotus seeds<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Keep new clothes ready<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>On Diwali Morning&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Take an early morning bath<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Wear clean&comma; preferably new clothes<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Clean the entire house&comma; especially the entrance<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Create a beautiful rangoli at the entrance<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Decorate your home with mango leaves and flowers<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-step-by-step-lakshmi-puja-vidhi-complete-ritual-process">Step-by-Step <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;sanatanroots&period;com&sol;shiva-and-shakti&sol;">Lakshmi<&sol;a> Puja Vidhi &lpar;Complete Ritual Process&rpar;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This is the traditional <strong>Shodashopachar Puja<&sol;strong>—the 16-step worship method that brings complete blessings of Goddess Lakshmi&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-phase-1-preparation-and-purification">Phase 1&colon; Preparation and Purification<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 1&colon; Kalash Sthapana &lpar;Installing the Sacred Pot&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Fill the kalash three-quarters with water<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Add a betel nut&comma; coin&comma; and few flowers to the water<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Place 5 mango leaves around the rim<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Put the coconut on top<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Place the kalash on a mound of rice on the right side of your altar<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>This kalash represents the presence of all deities<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 2&colon; Sankalpa &lpar;Sacred Vow&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>After cleaning and preparing&comma; devotees should get up early in the morning&comma; pay tribute to ancestors&comma; and worship family gods&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Take water in your right palm and declare your intention&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>"Om&comma; Today on this auspicious Kartik Amavasya&comma; Lakshmi Puja day&comma;&NewLine;I &&num;91&semi;your name&rsqb;&comma; son&sol;daughter of &&num;91&semi;parent's name&rsqb;&comma;&NewLine;residing in &&num;91&semi;location&rsqb;&comma; am performing this Lakshmi Puja&NewLine;for the prosperity&comma; wealth&comma; health&comma; and happiness of my family&period;&NewLine;May Maa Lakshmi bless us with her divine grace&period;"<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Pour the water at the base of the kalash&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 3&colon; Altar Arrangement<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Spread red cloth on the chowki&period; Place the photo or idol of Goddess Lakshmi in the center&comma; with Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesha on either side&period; Create three heaps of raw rice in front of Goddess Lakshmi for Lord Vishnu&comma; Kuber&comma; and Indra&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-phase-2-ganesh-puja-removing-obstacles">Phase 2&colon; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;sanatanroots&period;com&sol;kuber-god-wealth-and-prosperity&sol;">Ganesh Puja<&sol;a> &lpar;Removing Obstacles&rpar;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 4&colon; Ganesh Invocation<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Always begin with Ganesh puja to remove obstacles&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha&NewLine;&lpar;Chant 11 times&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer flowers&comma; kumkum&comma; rice&comma; and a sweet &lpar;modak or laddoo&rpar; to Lord Ganesha&period; This ensures your puja proceeds without hindrances&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-phase-3-main-lakshmi-puja">Phase 3&colon; Main Lakshmi Puja<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 5&colon; Dhyana &lpar;Meditation&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Close your eyes and meditate on Goddess Lakshmi&&num;8217&semi;s form&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Seated on a lotus<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Golden complexion radiating divine light<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Four arms holding lotus flowers and showering gold coins<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Adorned with jewelry and a red saree<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Elephants on either side anointing her with water<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Her compassionate eyes looking at you with blessings<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 6&colon; Avahana &lpar;Invocation&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Ring the bell and invite the Goddess&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmi Mama Grihe Aagaccha&NewLine;Aagaccha Sthapaya Sthapaya Swaha&NewLine;&lpar;O Goddess Lakshmi&comma; please come to my home and reside here&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 7&colon; Asana &lpar;Offering a Seat&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer a symbolic seat by placing flowers before the deity&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Asanam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 8&colon; Padya &lpar;Washing Feet&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer water in a small bowl &lpar;symbolically to wash the Goddess&&num;8217&semi;s feet&rpar;&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Padyam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 9&colon; Arghya &lpar;Offering Water for Hands&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer water again&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Arghyam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 10&colon; Achamana &lpar;Offering Drinking Water&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer water for sipping &lpar;three times&rpar;&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Achamaniyam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 11&colon; Snana &lpar;Sacred Bath&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Sprinkle water on the idol&sol;photo &lpar;or offer symbolically&rpar;&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Snanam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Then offer panchamrit and finally clean water&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 12&colon; Vastra &lpar;Offering Clothes&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer a small red cloth or chunari&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Vastram Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 13&colon; Gandha &lpar;Applying Fragrance&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Apply sandalwood paste &lpar;chandan&rpar; to the idol or offer it before the photo&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Gandham Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 14&colon; Pushpa &lpar;Offering Flowers&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This is the most beautiful part&period; Offer flowers &lpar;lotus are ideal&comma; but any fresh flowers work&rpar; while chanting the <strong>108 names of Lakshmi<&sol;strong> or the following mantra&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Mahalakshmi Cha Vidmahe&NewLine;Vishnu Patni Cha Dheemahi&NewLine;Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer at least 8-16-or 108 flowers while chanting&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 15&colon; Dhupa &lpar;Offering Incense&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Light incense sticks and circle them before the deity&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Dhupam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 16&colon; Deepa &lpar;Offering Light&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Light diyas with ghee and circle them before the deity&period; This represents removing darkness and inviting divine light&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Deepam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 17&colon; Naivedya &lpar;Offering Food&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer all the sweets&comma; fruits&comma; and special dishes prepared for the puja&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Naivedyam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Sprinkle water three times around the offerings to purify them&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 18&colon; Tambula &lpar;Offering Betel&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer betel leaves with betel nuts&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Tambulam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 19&colon; Dakshina &lpar;Offering Money&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Place currency notes and coins at the feet of the Goddess&period; This symbolic offering represents surrendering your wealth to the divine&comma; acknowledging that all prosperity comes from her&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Dakshinam Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-phase-4-mantra-japa-chanting">Phase 4&colon; Mantra Japa &lpar;Chanting&rpar;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 20&colon; The Power of Lakshmi Mantras<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Now is the time for focused mantra chanting&period; The more you chant with devotion&comma; the more powerful the puja becomes&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Most Powerful Lakshmi Mantras&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Beej Mantra &lpar;Seed Mantra&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;&lpar;Chant 108 times&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This is the most potent mantra for attracting wealth&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol start&equals;"2" class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Mahalakshmi Cha Vidmahe&NewLine;Vishnu Patni Cha Dheemahi&NewLine;Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat&NewLine;&lpar;Chant 11 or 27 times&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol start&equals;"3" class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Dhana Prapti Mantra &lpar;For Wealth Acquisition&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem&NewLine;Kleem Vitteshwaraye Namaha&NewLine;&lpar;Chant 108 times for financial gains&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol start&equals;"4" class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali&colon;<&sol;strong> If time permits&comma; recite the 108 names of Goddess Lakshmi&period; Each name carries specific blessings&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Shri Sukta&colon;<&sol;strong> The ancient Vedic hymn dedicated to Lakshmi&period; Reciting this brings immense prosperity&period;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-phase-5-aarti-and-completion">Phase 5&colon; Aarti and Completion<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 21&colon; Lakshmi Aarti<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This is the emotional high point of the puja&period; Light camphor on the aarti thali&comma; ring the bell&comma; and sing the Lakshmi Aarti with full devotion&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Om Jai Lakshmi Mata &lpar;Traditional Aarti&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Jai Lakshmi Mata&comma; Maiyaa Jai Lakshmi Mata&NewLine;Tumko Nish Din Dhyaavat&comma; Hari Vishnu Khaata&NewLine;Om Jai Lakshmi Mata&period;&period;&period;&NewLine;&NewLine;&lpar;Continue with all verses&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Circle the aarti clockwise at least 7 times&comma; then touch the base of the thali to your head and eyes as a blessing&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 22&colon; Pushpanjali &lpar;Flower Offering&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Offer a final handful of flowers at the Goddess&&num;8217&semi;s feet&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Pushpanjalim Samarpayami<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 23&colon; Pradakshina &lpar;Circumambulation&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If performing puja in a temple or if space permits at home&comma; do 3 or 7 pradakshinas &lpar;circular walks&rpar; around the altar&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 24&colon; Namaskara &lpar;Prostration&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Bow down completely before the Goddess&comma; surrendering your ego and seeking her grace&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;Namaskaromi<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 25&colon; Kshamapana &lpar;Seeking Forgiveness&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Ask forgiveness for any mistakes in the puja&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Maha Lakshmi&comma; please forgive any errors&NewLine;in my puja performed knowingly or unknowingly&period;&NewLine;Accept my humble devotion&period;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 26&colon; Visarjana &lpar;Bidding Farewell&rpar;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Request the Goddess to stay in your home permanently&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Lakshmi Mama Grihe Tisthatu Swaha&NewLine;&lpar;O Goddess Lakshmi&comma; please reside permanently in my home&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Unlike other deities where visarjana means bidding goodbye&comma; for Lakshmi Puja&comma; we request her to stay&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong>Step 27&colon; Prasad Distribution<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Distribute the blessed prasad to all family members&period; The prasad carries the Goddess&&num;8217&semi;s blessings and should be consumed with reverence&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-after-the-puja-important-rituals">After the Puja&colon; Important Rituals<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-keep-the-light-burning">Keep the Light Burning<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>According to tradition&comma; devotees should stay awake all night on Lakshmi Puja to avoid misfortune&period; Keep the house illuminated throughout the night with oil lamps&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Keep at least 2-5 diyas burning throughout the night&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>One near the entrance<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>One in the puja room<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>One near the main altar<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Additional ones in each room<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-keep-doors-and-windows-open">Keep Doors and Windows Open<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Leave your main entrance door slightly open throughout the night&period; This symbolic gesture welcomes Goddess Lakshmi to enter freely&period; Many believe she visits homes between midnight and dawn&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-maintain-cleanliness">Maintain Cleanliness<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Don&&num;8217&semi;t clean or sweep after the puja on Diwali night&period; Cleaning is considered as sweeping away Lakshmi&&num;8217&semi;s blessings&period; Resume cleaning only the next morning&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-play-devotional-music">Play Devotional Music<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Play Lakshmi bhajans&comma; stotras&comma; or mantras softly throughout the night&period; This creates a divine atmosphere conducive to receiving blessings&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-family-gathering">Family Gathering<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Spend time with family members&comma; share sweets&comma; exchange gifts&comma; and maintain a joyful atmosphere&period; Positive energy attracts prosperity&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-lakshmi-puja-for-business-chopda-pujan">Lakshmi Puja for Business&colon; Chopda Pujan<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Many communities&comma; especially Gujarati businessmen&comma; perform Chopda Pujan during Diwali Puja&period; During this ritual&comma; new account books are inaugurated in the presence of Goddess Lakshmi to seek her blessing for the next financial year&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-how-to-perform-chopda-pujan">How to Perform Chopda Pujan<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Preparation&colon;<&sol;strong>&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Keep new account books&comma; ledgers&comma; or business documents ready<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Include modern business tools&colon; laptop&comma; tablet&comma; important files<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Place them near the Lakshmi altar<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>During Puja&colon;<&sol;strong>&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>After the ceremonial puja&comma; place work-related tools near the altar and let them soak in the divinity for 5 minutes while reciting Lakshmi Vandana&comma; imagining that your tools are glowing with divine energy<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Sprinkle sacred water on all business items<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Apply kumkum and rice to new account books<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Opening Ceremony&colon;<&sol;strong>&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>Write &&num;8220&semi;Shubh Labh&&num;8221&semi; &lpar;auspicious profit&rpar; on the first page<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Make the first entry with the date and an auspicious amount<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li>Write &&num;8220&semi;Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&&num;8221&semi; at the top<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Group Puja&colon;<&sol;strong>&NewLine;<ul class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li>If celebrating at office&comma; conduct a group puja during the muhurat with staff participation&period; Decorate premises with rangoli&comma; flowers&comma; and diyas&period; Worship financial tools and distribute sweets as a gesture of goodwill<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ul>&NewLine;<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-special-mantras-for-specific-blessings">Special Mantras for Specific Blessings<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-for-wealth-and-prosperity">For Wealth and Prosperity<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha&NewLine;&lpar;Chant 108 times daily after Diwali for 40 days&rpar;<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-for-business-success">For Business Success<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteshwaraye Namaha<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-for-debt-removal">For Debt Removal<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Hreem Shreem Hreem Rinn Haranaya Namaha<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-for-overall-fortune">For Overall Fortune<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<pre class&equals;"wp-block-code"><code>Om Mahalakshmi Namo Namaha&NewLine;Shree Mahalakshmi Namo Namaha&NewLine;Purna Purna Mahalakshmi Namo Namaha<&sol;code><&sol;pre>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2 class&equals;"wp-block-heading" id&equals;"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid">Common Mistakes to Avoid<&sol;h2>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list">&NewLine;<li><strong>Performing Puja Outside Muhurat&colon;<&sol;strong> Always stick to auspicious timings<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Incomplete Preparation&colon;<&sol;strong> Gather all samagri beforehand<&sol;li>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<li><strong>Lack of Cleanliness&colon;<&sol;strong> Goddess Lakshmi loves cleanliness 4<&sol;li>&NewLine;<&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><&sol;p>&NewLine;

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