Lakshmi Puja
GujaratiAlso known as: Deepavali Lakshmi Puja, Diwali Puja
Lakshmi Puja
About Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is performed on the main Diwali night to invoke Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. It is one of the most important puja rituals during the Diwali festival.
The puja is performed during the Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight) when Goddess Lakshmi is believed to visit clean and well-lit homes. Homes are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with rangoli, diyas, and lights.
Businesses and shops also perform Lakshmi Puja, opening new account books and seeking blessings for prosperity in the coming year. Gold and silver items are often purchased on this day as symbols of wealth.
The puja ritual includes chanting of Lakshmi Mantras, offering of sweets, and reading of Lakshmi Stotram. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi enters homes that are bright, clean, and welcoming.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast and perform elaborate puja for Goddess Lakshmi.
- Clean and decorate the home.
- Observe a fast until the puja is completed.
- Light diyas and candles.
- Perform Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the Lakshmi Puja and partake in festive meals.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the puja room.
- Place the Lakshmi idol on a red cloth.
- Light diyas and incense sticks.
- Offer kumkum, rice, flowers, and sweets.
- Chant Lakshmi Mantras and Stotram.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Goddess Lakshmi is believed to visit homes on Diwali night, so the puja invites Her blessings for prosperity.
Pradosh Kaal, the period just after sunset, is considered the most auspicious time.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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