Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi

Lord Ganesha is worshipped first to seek blessings and remove obstacles before beginning the rituals. Read ahead for a step-by-step guide to the Diwali Lakshmi Puja Vidhi, including the preparations, and traditional rituals.

How to Do Lakshmi Puja on Diwali: Preparation

Preparation sets the tone for the puja. The following points are usually completed before the muhurat begins.

• Clean the entire home, especially the entrance, kitchen, and puja area.

• Bathe and wear clean or new clothes.

• Draw a rangoli at the entrance.

• Place the chowki facing east or north and spread the cloth.

• Install Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the chowki, with Lord Ganesha on the left of Goddess Lakshmi.

• Fill the kalash with water, add a coin, betel nut, and haldi, then arrange the mango leaves and place the coconut on top.

• Light the main ghee diya.

Sankalpa and Worship of Lord Ganesha

Sit facing east or north with folded hands. State the name, gotra if known, and the intention to perform Diwali Lakshmi Puja for the prosperity, peace, and happiness of the family. This resolve is called the sankalpa.

Lord Ganesha is worshipped before Goddess Lakshmi. Water, roli, akshat, flowers, durva, a sweet, incense, and a lamp are offered to Him.

A common prayer is:

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada.

Diwali Lakshmi Puja Vidhi: Five Simple Steps

The full puja has sixteen offerings, known as Shodashopachara. The following five steps keep the essential flow of the ritual and are suitable for a home puja.

Step 1: Dhyanam and Avahanam (Meditation and Invocation)

Shri Lakshmi Dhyan Mantra

या सा पद्मासनस्था विपुल-कटि-तटी पद्म-पत्रायताक्षी।
गम्भीरार्तव-नाभिः स्तन-भर-नमिता शुभ्र-वस्त्रोत्तरीया॥
या लक्ष्मीर्दिव्य-रूपैर्मणि-गण-खचितैः स्वापिता हेम-कुम्भैः।
सा नित्यं पद्महस्ता मम वसतु गृहे सर्व-माङ्गल्य-युक्ता॥

Transliteration:

Ya Sa Padmasanastha Vipul-Kati-Tati Padma-Patrayatakshi,
Gambhirartav-Nabhih Stana-Bhara-Namita Shubhra-Vasttariya।
Ya Lakshmirdivya-Roopairmani-Gana-Khachitaih Svapita Hema-Kumbhaih,
Sa Nityam Padma-Hasta Mam Vasatu Grihe Sarva-Maangalya-Yukta॥

Meaning: This prayer describes Goddess Lakshmi's divine appearance and asks Her to reside in the devotee's home, bringing auspiciousness, happiness, and prosperity to the family.

Avahanam (Invocation)

After meditation, invite Goddess Lakshmi into the puja space. Join your palms in the traditional Avahan Mudra and chant the invocation mantra.

Shri Lakshmi Avahan Mantra

आगच्छ देवि देवेशि! तेजोमयि महा-लक्ष्मि!
क्रियमाणां मया पूजां गृहाण सुरवन्दिते!

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देवीम् आवाहयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Aagachchha Devi Deveshi! Tejomayi Maha-Lakshmi!
Kriyamanam Maya Pujam Grihana Suravandite!

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devim Aavahayami ॥

Meaning: O radiant Goddess Lakshmi, worshipped by the celestial beings, please come to this place and accept the prayers and offerings made with devotion.

Step 2: Asanam, Swagatam, Padyam and Arghyam (Welcoming the Goddess)

After invoking Goddess Lakshmi, welcome Her into the puja space and offer Her a symbolic seat. Traditionally, five flowers are placed before the idol as an offering. This stage also includes presenting water and other auspicious items as a mark of respect.

Pushpanjali-AsanamAsanam (Offering a Seat)

Take five flowers in your joined palms and place them in front of the Goddess while chanting the mantra.

Asana Mantra

नाना-रत्न-समायुक्तं कार्त-स्वर-विभूषितम्।
आसनं देवि देवेशि! प्रीत्यर्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै आसनार्थे पञ्च-पुष्पाणि समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Nana-Ratna-Samayuktam Karta-Swara-Vibhushitam।
Asanam Devi Deveshi! Prityartham Prati-Grihyatam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Asanarthe Pancha-Pushpani Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this symbolic seat, imagined to be decorated with precious jewels and gold. I offer these flowers as a seat for You with devotion.

Swagatam (Welcoming the Goddess)

Welcome Goddess Lakshmi with folded hands.

Swagata Mantra

श्रीलक्ष्मी-देवि! स्वागतम्।

Transliteration:

Shri Lakshmi-Devi! Swagatam।

Meaning: O Goddess Lakshmi, I welcome You into my home and place of worship with devotion.

Padyam (Offering Water for the Feet)

Offer a little clean water to the Goddess as a symbolic gesture of washing Her feet.

Padya Mantra

पाद्यं गृहाण देवेशि सर्व-क्षेम-समर्थे भोः!
भक्त्या समर्पितं देवि महालक्ष्मि! नमोऽस्तु ते॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः पाद्यं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Padyam Grihana Deveshi Sarva-Kshema-Samarthe Bhoh!
Bhaktya Samarpitam Devi Mahalakshmi! Namoastu Te॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Padyam Namah ॥

Meaning: O Goddess Mahalakshmi, please accept this water offered with devotion. May Your blessings bring well-being and happiness to the household.

Arghyam (Offering Sacred Water)

Offer water mixed with sandalwood paste, flowers, and akshat to the Goddess.

Arghyam Mantra

नमस्ते देवि देवेशि! नमस्ते कमल-धारिणि!
गृहाणार्घ्यं मया दत्तं महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते।
गन्ध-पुष्पाक्षतैर्युक्तं फल-द्रव्य-समन्वितम्।
गृहाण तोयमर्घ्यर्थं परमेश्वरि वत्सले!

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः अर्घ्यं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Namaste Devi Deveshi! Namaste Kamala-Dharini!
Ghrihanarghyam Maya Dattam Mahalakshmi Namoastu Te।
Gandha-Pushpakshatairyuktam Phala-Dravya-Samanvitam॥
Grihana Toyamarghyartham Parameshwari Vatsale!

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Arghyam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess who holds the lotus, I bow to You. Please accept this sacred water, prepared with auspicious offerings, as a gesture of respect and devotion.

Step 3: Snanam and Shringar (Ceremonial Bathing and Adornment)

The next stage involves offering a ceremonial bath to Goddess Lakshmi, followed by clothes, ornaments, and fragrances. These offerings are traditionally made to show respect and devotion to the Goddess.

Snanam (Ceremonial Bath)

Offer clean water to the Goddess, invoking the purity of sacred rivers.

Snana Mantra

गङ्गासरस्वतीरेवापयोष्णीनर्मदाजलैः।
स्नापितासि मया देवि तथा शान्तिं कुरुष्व मे॥
आदित्यवर्णे तपसोऽधिजातो वनस्पतिस्तव वृक्षोऽथ बिल्वः।
तस्य फलानि तपसा नुदन्तु मायान्तरायाश्च बाह्या अलक्ष्मीः!

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः जलस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Gangasaraswatirevapayoshninarmadajalaih।
Snapitasi Maya Devi Tatha Shantim Kurushva Me॥
Adityavarne Tapasoadhijato Vanaspatistava Vrikshoatha Bilvah।
Tasya Phalani Tapasa Nudantu Mayantarayashcha Bahya Alakshmih।

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Jalasnanam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this ceremonial bath offered with the sacred waters of rivers. May this offering bring peace and auspiciousness.

Panchamrita Snanam (Bath with Panchamrit)

Prepare Panchamrit using milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar. Offer it to the Goddess as part of the bathing ritual.

Panchamrita Snanam Mantra

दधि मधु घृतञ्चैव पयश्च शर्करायुतम्।
पञ्चामृतं समानीतं स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ पञ्चनद्यः सरस्वतीमपियन्ति सस्रोतसः।
सरस्वती तु पञ्चधा सोदेशे भवत् सरित्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः पञ्चामृतस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Dadhi Madhu Ghritanchaiva Payashcha Sharkarayutam।
Panchamritam Samanitam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Panchanadyah Saraswatimapiyanti Sasrotasah।
Saraswati Tu Panchadha Sodeshe Bhavat Sarit॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Panchamritasnanam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this Panchamrit, prepared with five sacred ingredients, for Your ceremonial bath.

Gandha Snanam (Fragrant Offering)

Offer sandalwood paste and other fragrant substances.

Gandha Snanam Mantra

ॐ मलयाचलसम्भूतं चन्दनागरुसम्भवम्।
चन्दनं देवि देवेशि स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः गन्धस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Om Malayachalasambhutam Chandanagarusambhavam।
Chandanam Devi Deveshi Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Gandhasnanam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: Please accept this fragrant sandalwood offering as part of Your ceremonial bath.

Shuddha Snanam (Bath with Pure Water)

Offer clean water after the Panchamrit and fragrance offerings.

Shuddha Snanam Mantra

मन्दाकिन्यास्तु यद्वारि सर्वपापहरं शुभम्।
तदिदं कल्पितं तुभ्यं स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः शुद्धोदकस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Mandakinyastu Yadvari Sarvapapaharam Shubham।
Tadidam Kalpitam Tubhyam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Shuddhodakasnanam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this pure and auspicious water offered for Your ceremonial bath.

Vastram (Offering Clothes)

Offer a new piece of cloth or moli to Goddess Lakshmi.

Vastram Mantra

दिव्याम्बरं नूतनं हि क्षौमं त्वतिमनोहरम्।
दीयमानं मया देवि गृहाण जगदम्बिके॥
उपैतु मां देवसखः कीर्तिश्च मणिना सह।
प्रादुर्भूतो सुराष्ट्रेऽस्मिन् कीर्तिमृद्धिं ददातु मे॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः वस्त्रं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Divyambaram Nutanam Hi Kshaumam Tvatimanoharam।
Diyamanam Maya Devi Grihana Jagadambike॥
Upaitu Mam Devasakhah Kirtishcha Manina Saha।
Pradurbhuto Surashtreasmin Kirtimriddhim Dadatu Me॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Vastram Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Divine Mother, please accept these new garments offered with devotion. May Your blessings bring good fortune and prosperity.

Madhuparkam (Offering Madhupark)

Offer a traditional preparation of honey and milk, usually accompanied by curd.

Madhuparkam Mantra

ॐ कापिलं दधि कुन्देन्दुधवलं मधुसंयुतम्।
स्वर्णपात्रस्थितं देवि मधुपर्कं गृहाण भोः॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः मधुपर्कं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Om Kapilam Dadhi Kundendudhavalam Madhusamyutam।
Swarnapatrasthitam Devi Madhuparkam Grihana Bhoh॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Madhuparkam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this traditional offering of curd and honey made with devotion.

Abhushanam (Offering Ornaments)

Present ornaments or symbolic jewelry to the Goddess.

Abhushanam Mantra

रत्नकङ्कण-वैदूर्यमुक्ताहारयुतानि च।
सुप्रसन्नेन मनसा दत्तानि स्वीकुरुष्व मे॥
क्षुत्पिपासामलां ज्येष्ठामलक्ष्मीं नाशयाम्यहम्।
अभूतिमसमृद्धिं च सर्वान्निर्णुद मे गृहात्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः आभूषणानि समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Ratnakankana-vaiduryamuktaharayutani Cha।
Suprasannena Manasa Dattani Swikurushwa Me॥
Kshuptipapasamalam Jyeshthamalakshmim Nashayamyaham।
Abhutimasamriddhim Cha Sarvannirnuda Me Grihat॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Abhushanani Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept these ornaments offered with a sincere heart. May Your blessings bring abundance and well-being.

Raktachandanam, Sinduram and Kumkumam (Offering Auspicious Adornments)

Offer red sandalwood paste, sindoor, and kumkum to Goddess Lakshmi as part of Her traditional adornment.

Raktachandanam Mantra

ॐ रक्तचन्दनसम्मिश्रं पारिजातसमुद्भवम्।
मया दत्तं गृहाणाशु चन्दनं गन्धसंयुतम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः आभूषणानि समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Om Raktachandanasammishram Parijatasamudbhavam
Maya Dattam Grihanashu Chandanam Gandhasamyutam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Raktachandanam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess Lakshmi, please accept this sandalwood paste mixed with red sandalwood and the fragrant essence of Parijat flowers, which I offer to You with devotion.

Sinduram Mantra

ॐ सिन्दूरं रक्तवर्णञ्च सिन्दूरतिलकप्रिये।
भक्त्या दत्तं मया देवि सिन्दूरं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः सिन्दूरं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Om Sinduram Raktavarnancha Sinduratilakapriye।
Bhaktya Dattam Maya Devi Sinduram Pratigrihyatam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Sinduram Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess Lakshmi, who is fond of the red sindoor mark, please accept this sindoor that I offer with devotion and respect.

Kumkumam Mantra

ॐ कुङ्कुमं कामदं दिव्यं कुङ्कुमं कामरूपिणम्।
अखण्डकामसौभाग्यं कुङ्कुमं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः कुङ्कुमं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Om Kumkumam Kamadam Divyam Kumkumam Kamarupinam।
Akhandakamasaubhagyam Kumkumam Pratigrihyatam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Kumkumam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess Lakshmi, please accept this divine and auspicious kumkum, which symbolizes the fulfillment of wishes, good fortune, and lasting prosperity. May it bring happiness and good fortune to the household.

Abira-Gulalam and Sugandhita-Dravyam (Offering Colors and Fragrance)

Present abir, gulal, fragrant oils, and other aromatic substances to complete the adornment rituals.

Abira-Gulalam Mantra

अबीरञ्च गुलालं च चोवा-चन्दनमेव च।
श्रृङ्गारार्थं मया दत्तं गृहाण परमेश्वरि॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः अबीरगुलालं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Abirancha Gulalam Cha Chova-Chandanameva Cha।
Shringarartham Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshwari॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Abiragulalam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Supreme Goddess Lakshmi, please accept the abir, gulal, and fragrant sandalwood paste offered by me for Your divine adornment. May these auspicious offerings bring happiness, prosperity, and good fortune.

Sugandhita-Dravyam

ॐ तैलानि च सुगन्धीनि द्रव्याणि विविधानि च।
मया दत्तानि लेपार्थं गृहाण परमेश्वरि॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः सुगन्धिततैलं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Om Tailani Cha Sugandhini Dravyani Vividhani Cha।
Maya Dattani Lepartham Grihana Parameshwari॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Sugandhitatailam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Supreme Goddess Lakshmi, please accept these fragrant oils and various aromatic substances offered by me for Your divine adornment. May this offering please You and bring auspiciousness to my home.

Step 4: Special Offerings and Worship (Flowers, Dhoop and Deep)

After completing the bathing and adornment rituals, offer flowers, rice, sandalwood, incense, and a lamp to Goddess Lakshmi. This stage also includes the worship of Her different divine forms and qualities.

Akshatah (Offering Unbroken Rice)

Offer unbroken rice grains, traditionally mixed with kumkum, to the Goddess.

Akshatah Mantra

अक्षताश्च सुरश्रेष्ठे कुङ्कुमाक्ताः सुशोभिताः।
मया निवेदिता भक्त्या पूजार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः अक्षतान् समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Akshatashcha Surashreshthe Kumkumaktah Sushobhitah।
Maya Nivedita Bhaktya Pujartham Pratigrihyatam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Akshatan Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept these auspicious rice grains offered with devotion as part of Your worship.

Gandha-Samarpanam/ Chandan Samarpanam (Offering Sandalwood Paste)

Present fragrant sandalwood paste to the Goddess.

Chandan Samarpanam Mantra

श्रीखण्डं चन्दनं दिव्यं गन्धाढ्यं सुमनोहरम्।
विलेपनं महालक्ष्मि! चन्दनं प्रति-गृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः चन्दनं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Shrikhandam Chandanam Divyam Gandhadhyam Sumanoharam।
Vilepanam Mahalakshmi! Chandanam Prati-Grihyataam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Chandanam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Mahalakshmi, please accept this fragrant sandalwood paste offered as a mark of devotion.

Pushpa Samarpanam (Offering Flowers)

Offer fresh seasonal flowers, preferably lotus, to Goddess Lakshmi.

Pushpa Samarpanam Mantra

यथाप्राप्त-ऋतुपुष्पैः बिल्व-तुलसी-दलैरपि।
पूजयामि महा-लक्ष्मि! प्रसीद मे सुरेश्वरि!

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः पुष्पं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Yathaprapta-Ritupushpaih Bilva-Tulasi-Dalairapi!
Pujayami Maha-Lakshmi! Prasida Me Sureshwari!

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Pushpam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Mahalakshmi, please accept these flowers and sacred leaves offered with devotion. May Your blessings remain with my family.

Anga Pujanam (Worship of the Divine Forms)

Offer flowers and akshat while chanting the different names of Goddess Lakshmi. This ritual involves worshipping different parts of Her divine form.

Anga Pujanam Mantra

ॐ चपलायै नमः पादौ पूजयामि।
ॐ चञ्चलायै नमः जानुनी पूजयामि।
ॐ कमलायै नमः कटिं पूजयामि।
ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः नाभिं पूजयामि।
ॐ जगन्मात्रे नमः जठरं पूजयामि।
ॐ विश्व-वल्लभायै नमः वक्ष-स्थलं पूजयामि।
ॐ कमल-वासिन्यै नमः हस्तौ पूजयामि।
ॐ कमल-पत्राक्ष्यै नमः नेत्र-त्रयं पूजयामि।
ॐ श्रियै नमः शिरः पूजयामि।

Transliteration:

Om Chapalayai Namah Padau Pujayami।
Om Chanchalayai Namah Januni Pujayami।
Om Kamalayai Namah Katim Pujayami।
Om Katyayanyai Namah Nabhim Pujayami।
Om Jaganmatre Namah Jatharam Pujayami।
Om Vishwa-Vallabhayai Namah Vaksha-Sthalam Pujayami।
Om Kamala-Vasinyai Namah Hastau Pujayami।
Om Kamala-Patrakshyai Namah Netra-Trayam Pujayami।
Om Shriyai Namah Shirah Pujayami।

Meaning: Through these prayers, devotees worship the different divine aspects of Goddess Lakshmi, from Her feet and knees to Her waist, navel, heart, hands, eyes, and head.

Ashta Siddhi Puja (Worship of Eight Siddhis)

Offer flowers to the eight Siddhis associated with divine abilities and accomplishments.

Ashta Siddhi Mantra

ॐ अणिम्ने नमः। ॐ महिम्ने नमः।
ॐ गरिम्णे नमः। ॐ लघिम्ने नमः।
ॐ प्राप्त्यै नमः। ॐ प्राकाम्यै नमः।
ॐ ईशितायै नमः। ॐ वशितायै नमः।

Transliteration:

Om Animne Namah। Om Mahimne Namah।
Om Garimne Namah। Om Laghimne Namah।
Om Praptyai Namah। Om Prakamyai Namah।
Om Ishitayai Namah। Om Vashitayai Namah।

Meaning: These prayers honor the eight Siddhis: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva, and Vashitva, which represent different divine powers.

Ashta Lakshmi Puja (Worship of Eight Forms of Lakshmi)

Offer flowers and akshat while remembering the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi.

Ashta Siddhi Mantra

ॐ आद्य-लक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ विद्या-लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ सौभाग्य-लक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ अमृत-लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ कमलाक्ष्यै नमः। ॐ सत्य-लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ भोग-लक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ योग-लक्ष्म्यै नमः।

Transliteration:

Om Adya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Vidya-Lakshmyai Namah।
Om Saubhagya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Amrita-Lakshmyai Namah।
Om Kamalakshyai Namah। Om Satya-Lakshmyai Namah।
Om Bhoga-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Yoga-Lakshmyai Namah।

Meaning: This prayer honors the eight forms of Lakshmi, associated with beginnings, knowledge, good fortune, immortality, beauty, truth, enjoyment, and spiritual fulfillment.

Dhoop Samarpanam (Offering Incense)

Light incense sticks and offer their fragrance to the Goddess.

Dhoop Samarpanam Mantra

वनस्पति-रसोद्भूतो गन्धाढ्यः सुमनोहरः।
आघ्रेयः सर्व-देवानां, धूपोऽयं प्रति-गृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः धूपं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Vanaspati-Rasodbhuto Gandhadhyah Sumanoharah।
Aghreyah Sarva-Devanam, Dhupoayam Prati-Grihyataam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Dhupam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this pleasant fragrance from the incense offered with devotion.

Deep Samarpanam (Offering a Lamp)

Light a ghee diya and offer it to Goddess Lakshmi. The lamp represents light, wisdom, and the removal of darkness.

Deep Samarpanam Mantra

साज्यं त्रिवर्ति-संयुक्तं वह्निना योजितं मया,
दीपं गृहाण देवेशि! त्रैलोक्य-तिमिरापहम्।
भक्त्या दीपं प्रयच्छामि देव्यै परमात्मने।
त्राहि मां नरकात् घोरात् दीपोऽयं प्रति-गृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः दीपं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Sajyam Trivarti-Samyuktam Vahnina Yojitam Maya,
Dipam Grihana Deveshi! Trailokya-Timirapaham।
Bhaktya Dipam Prayachchhami Devyai Paramatmane।
Trahi Mam Narakat Ghorat Dipoayam Prati-Grihyataam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Dipam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this lamp lit with ghee and cotton wicks. May its light remove darkness and bring auspiciousness into the household.

Step 5: Naivedya and Conclusion (Food Offerings and Final Prayers)

Complete the puja by offering food, betel leaves, and dakshina to Goddess Lakshmi. Conclude with prayers, circumambulation, and a request for forgiveness for any mistakes made during the rituals.

Naivedya Samarpanam (Offering Food)

Prepare sweets, fruits, kheer, and other delicacies as bhog for the Goddess. You can also offer kheel and batasha as part of the traditional Diwali offerings.

Naivedya Samarpanam Mantra

शर्करा-खण्ड-खाद्यानि दधि-क्षीर-घृतानि च।
आहारो भक्ष्य-भोज्यं च नैवेद्यं प्रति-गृह्यताम्।

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः यथांशतः श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नैवेद्यं समर्पयामि -

ॐ प्राणाय स्वाहा। ॐ अपानाय स्वाहा।
ॐ समानाय स्वाहा। ॐ उदानाय स्वाहा।
ॐ व्यानाय स्वाहा ॥

Transliteration:

Sharkara-Khanda-Khadyani Dadhi-Kshira-Ghritani Cha।
Aaharo Bhakshya-Bhojyam Cha, Naivedyam Prati-Grihyataam।

॥ Shri Lakshmyai-Devyai Namah Yathamshatah Shri Lakshmyai-

Devyai Naivedhyam Samarpayami -
Om Pranaya Swaha। Om Apanaya Swaha।
Om Samanaya Swaha। Om Udanaya Swaha।
Om Vyanaya Swaha॥

Meaning: O Goddess Lakshmi, please accept the food prepared with sugar, curd, milk, and ghee. The five concluding invocations dedicate the offering to the five vital energies of the body.

Achamana-Samarpanam/Jal-Samarpanam (Offering Water)

Offer water after the food offering, followed by water for symbolic cleansing of the hands and face.

ततः पानीयं समर्पयामि इति उत्तरापोषणम्।
हस्त-प्रक्षालनं समर्पयामि। मुख-प्रक्षालनं।
करोद्वर्तनार्थे चन्दनं समर्पयामि।

Transliteration:

Tatah Paniyam Samarpayami Iti Uttaraposhanam।
Hasta-Prakshalanam Samarpayami। Mukh-Prakshalanam।
Karodvartanarthe Chandanam Samarpayami।

Meaning: After the food offering, water is offered to Goddess Lakshmi for drinking. This is followed by water for symbolically washing Her hands and rinsing Her mouth. Finally, sandalwood paste is offered for cleansing and refreshing Her hands.

These rituals represent respect, cleanliness, and hospitality toward the Goddess after the completion of the food offering.

Tambula Samarpanam (Offering Betel Leaves)

Present paan, supari, cardamom, and cloves to the Goddess.

Tambula Samarpanam Mantra

पूगीफलं महद्दिव्यं नागवल्ली-दलैर्युतम्।
कर्पूरैला-समायुक्तं ताम्बूलं प्रति-गृह्यताम्॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः मुख-वासार्थं पूगी-फलयुक्तं ताम्बूलं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Pugiphalam Mahaddivyam Nagavalli-Dalairyutam।
Karpuraila-Samayuktam Tambulam Prati-Grihyataam॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Mukha-Vasartham Pugi-Phalayuktam Tambulam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, please accept this offering of betel leaves and areca nut, accompanied by cardamom and camphor.

Dakshina (Offering Money)

Place coins or currency notes before Goddess Lakshmi as a symbolic offering.

Dakshina Mantra

हिरण्य-गर्भगर्भस्थं हेमबीजं विभावसोः।
अनन्तपुण्य-फलदमतः शान्तिं प्रयच्छ मे॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः सुवर्णपुष्प-दक्षिणां समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Hiranya-Garbhagarbhastham Hemabijam Vibhavasoh।
Anantapunya-Phaladamatah Shantim Prayachchha Me॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Suvarnapushpa-Dakshinam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: This offering expresses gratitude and devotion while seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Pradakshina (Circumambulation)

Move clockwise around the Goddess or perform the ritual mentally if space is limited.

Pradakshina Mantra

यानि कानि च पापानि जन्मान्तर-कृतानि च।
तानि तानि विनश्यन्ति प्रदक्षिणां पदे पदे॥
अन्यथा शरणं नास्ति त्वमेव शरणं मम।
तस्मात् कारुण्य-भावेन, क्षमस्व परमेश्वरि॥

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः प्रदक्षिणां समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Yani Kani Cha Papani Janmantara-Kritani Cha।
Tani Tani Vinashyanti, Pradakshinam Pade Pade॥
Anyatha Sharanam Nasti, Tvameva Sharanam Mama।
Tasmat karunya-Bhavena, Kshamasva Parameshwari॥

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Pradakshinam Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: May every step of this circumambulation help devotees seek forgiveness for past mistakes and receive the Goddess's grace.

Vandana and Pushpanjali (Prayer and Flower Offering)

Join your palms with flowers and offer a final prayer to Goddess Lakshmi.

Vandana and Pushpanjali Mantra

करकृतं वा कायजं कर्मजं वा,
श्रवण-नयनजं वा मानसं वाऽपराधम्।
विदितमविदितं वा सर्वमेतत् क्षमस्व,
जय जय करुणाब्धे, श्रीमहा-लक्ष्मि त्राहि।

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै नमः मन्त्र-पुष्पाञ्जलिं समर्पयामि ॥

Transliteration:

Karakritam Va Kayajam Karmajam Va,
Shravana-Nayanajam Va Manasam Vaparadham।
Viditamaviditam Va Sarvametat Kshamasva,
Jaya Jaya Karunabdhe, Shri Maha-Lakshmi Trahi।

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Mantra-Pushpanjalim Samarpayami ॥

Meaning: O compassionate Goddess, please forgive any mistakes committed through my actions, words, thoughts, or senses, whether intentional or unintentional.

Sashtanga Pranama (Final Salutation)

Bow before Goddess Lakshmi with devotion, touching eight parts of the body to the ground as a gesture of respect and surrender.

ॐ भवानि! त्वं महा-लक्ष्मीः सर्व-काम-प्रदायिनी।
प्रसन्ना सन्तुष्टा भव देवि! लक्ष्म्यै नमोऽस्तु ते।

॥ अनेन पूजनेन श्रीलक्ष्मी देवी प्रीयतां नमो नमः॥

Transliteration:

Om Bhavani! Tvam Maha-Lakshmih Sarva-Kama-Pradayini।
Prasannaa Santushta Bhava Devi! Lakshmyai Namoastu Te।

॥ Anena Pujanena Shrilakshmi Devi Priyatam Namo Namah ॥

Meaning: O Divine Mother, You are Goddess Mahalakshmi, the giver of all wishes and blessings. O Goddess, please be pleased and satisfied with my prayers and offerings. I bow to You with devotion and seek Your blessings.

Kshama Prarthana (Prayer for Forgiveness)

Conclude the puja by seeking forgiveness for any mistakes or omissions during the rituals.

Kshama Prarthana Mantra

आवाहनं न जानामि न जानामि विसर्जनम्॥
पूजा-कर्म न जानामि क्षमस्व परमेश्वरि॥
मन्त्रहीनं क्रियाहीनं भक्ति-हीनं सुरेश्वरि!
मया यत्पूजितं देवि! परिपूर्णं तदस्तु मे॥
अनेन यथा-मिलितोपचार-द्रव्यैः कृत-पूजनेन श्रीलक्ष्मी-देवी प्रीयताम्

॥ श्रीलक्ष्मी-देव्यै अर्पणमस्तु ॥

Transliteration:

Avahanam Na janami Na Janami Visarjanam॥
Puja-Karma Na Janami, Kshamasva Parameshwari॥
Mantra-Hinam Kriya-Hinam, Bhakti Hinam Sureshwari!
Maya Yatpujitam Devi! Paripurnam Tadastu Me॥
Anena Yatha-Militopachara-Dravyaih Krita-Pujanena Shrilakshmi-Devi Priyatam

॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Namah Arpanamastu ॥

Meaning: O Goddess, I may not know every detail of the worship or have performed every ritual perfectly. Please forgive any shortcomings and accept my prayers and offerings with kindness.

After completing the puja, perform the aarti of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Distribute the prasad among family members and light diyas around the entrance, windows, balcony, and other parts of the home.

Aarti, Prasad, and Lighting Diyas

After the five steps, aarti is performed for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi with camphor, a bell, and a diya. The aarti should not be rushed, as it formally closes the invitation to the deities.

The naivedya is then shared as prasad among family members. A portion can be kept aside for guests or those in need.

Finally, 11 or 21 diyas are lit and placed at the main entrance, windows, balcony, and puja room. No doorway should remain dark.

Chopda Puja for Business Families

Business families may worship new account books or ledgers before Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. A swastika and Shubh Labh are marked on the book, and prayers are offered for honest and prosperous trade.

This is commonly done during Nishita Kaal, around midnight, and is observed only where applicable.

Short Diwali Puja Vidhi for Busy Households

When time is limited, a short puja can still be performed sincerely.

• Clean the space and place the images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on a clean cloth.

• Light a ghee diya.

• Offer flowers, akshat, sweets, and coins.

• Chant Om Shreem Mahalakshmiye Namah.

• Perform aarti and light diyas at the entrance and windows.

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