Prosperity, Diwali, Dhanteras
Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, performed at home on Diwali, Dhanteras or Fridays, taking about 1.5–2 hours.
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- Duration
- 1.5–2 hours
- Samagri
- We can arrange it, or you can bring your own
- Location
- Usually at your home
- Cost
- Agreed on WhatsApp
Significance
Goddess Lakshmi is revered as the giver of prosperity, abundance and well-being. Her puja is performed above all on Diwali evening in pradosh kaal, when she is worshipped together with Lord Ganesha, and also on Dhanteras, on Fridays and, in many regions, on Sharad Purnima. Traders traditionally include chopda pujan, the worship of new account books, in the Diwali puja.
Vidhi: the steps of the puja
The order of the ritual. This is a usual outline; agree the details with the pandit for your family's tradition.
Sankalp and Ganesh puja
Kalash sthapana
Lakshmi avahan and shodashopachar puja
Recitation of Shri Suktam and Lakshmi mantras
Kuber puja and chopda pujan, where the family keeps it
Lighting of diyas, aarti and prasad
Samagri: what is needed
We can arrange the samagri listed below, or your family can bring its own. On WhatsApp, settle which items we bring and which you keep ready.
- Lakshmi–Ganesh murti or image on a red-cloth chowki
- Lotus and red flowers
- Kheel, batashe and sweets for naivedya
- Kalash, coins and new account books for chopda pujan
- Clay diyas, ghee or oil, and kumkum
Before the day, settle these details
Bring these details to the conversation so the arrangements fit your family.
- Share whether the puja is for Diwali, Dhanteras or another day, so the muhurat can be discussed.
- Decide whether account books, a cash box or business items will be kept for pujan.
- Confirm who will prepare the naivedya and arrange the diyas for the evening.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lakshmi Puja?
The worship of Goddess Lakshmi, usually together with Lord Ganesha, performed at home for prosperity and the family's well-being.
When is Lakshmi Puja done on Diwali?
On Diwali evening, traditionally in pradosh kaal after sunset. The exact muhurat changes by year and city, so confirm it on WhatsApp.
Can it be performed on other days?
Yes. Families also keep it on Dhanteras, on Fridays, on Sharad Purnima in many regions, and when opening a new business.
What is chopda pujan?
The worship of new account books, traditionally performed by traders during the Diwali Lakshmi Puja to begin the year's accounts.
How long does it take?
About 1.5–2 hours, including Ganesh puja, Shri Suktam and aarti.
Continue planning
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