Goddess Worship — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is performed to invite the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune into the home and business. It is most auspiciously performed on Diwali (Amavasya of Kartik month), every Friday, and on Kojagari Purnima. The ritual involves creating a rangoli at the entrance, lighting diyas, offering lotus flowers, coins, and sweets, and reciting Shri Sukta or Lakshmi Stotra.
Last updated: 19 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Attracts wealth and financial abundance, removes poverty, brings business success, ensures prosperity of the household, and bestows good health and happiness.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Clean home thoroughly. Draw rangoli at entrance. Set up altar with Lakshmi idol, place coins and lotus flowers. Light earthen lamps (diyas). Offer sweets, fruits, and betel leaves. Recite Shri Sukta 16 times. Perform aarti and seek blessings.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Diwali (Kartik Amavasya), every Friday, Purnima, and Pradosh.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Lakshmi idol
- ·Lotus flowers
- ·Gold/silver coins
- ·Earthen diyas
- ·Rangoli
- ·Sweets
- ·Betel leaves
- ·Coconut
- ·Incense
FAQ
Q.What is Lakshmi Puja?
Lakshmi Puja is performed to invite the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune into the home and business. It is most auspiciously performed on Diwali (Amavasya of Kartik month), every Friday, and on Kojagari Purnima. The ritual involves cre...
Q.What are the benefits of Lakshmi Puja?
Attracts wealth and financial abundance, removes poverty, brings business success, ensures prosperity of the household, and bestows good health and happiness.
Q.What is the best time to perform Lakshmi Puja?
Diwali (Kartik Amavasya), every Friday, Purnima, and Pradosh.
Q.What materials are needed for Lakshmi Puja?
Lakshmi idol, Lotus flowers, Gold/silver coins, Earthen diyas, Rangoli, Sweets, Betel leaves, Coconut, Incense.