Goddess of wealth Mata Laxmi. Being the wife of Vishnu the god who makes sure the universe sustains together. The favorite thing of Laxmi Mata is Lotus which symbolizes purity beauty and fertility. Mata Laxmi is shown with 4 hands which represent the four goals of life Kama, Artha, Dharma and Moksha. The signs of happiness, peace and a wealthy life are given by Lakshmi.
Laxmi Poojan
Laxmi pooja is done at times of festivals such as Diwali and especially on Dhanteras, Labh Pacham and even on the day of Diwali. Maha Laxmi pooja is also carried out before doing a business establishment, for a new home purchase, at times of expansion in wealth and many more.
Laxmi Pooja Vidhi
The Laxmi pooja is carried out by the Businessmen at their workplaces and also at their homes the Laxmi pooja is done at the times of festivals on Diwali.
The goddess of wealth Mata Laxmi provides them with good prosperity in business and overall growth of their life standards is the main aim of carrying out the Laxmi pooja so the following mantras and steps are to be taken to a Laxmi pooja.
The complete guide on how to perform the Laxmi pooja at the home office and on different days of the week such as (Thursdays and Fridays) is given below
Laxmi Pooja Samagri List
- Laxmi Idol
- Ganpati idol
- Kalash (silver/copper)
- Brass lamp or Earthen lamp
- Panchamrit
- Haldi
- Flower and Tulsi leaves
- Ghee
- Camphor and Insense stick
- Lotus Flower
- Pan
- Supari
- Akshat
- Whole coconut with husk
- Cotton wicks
- Silver coin/ Gold coin
- Sweets
- Lamp
- Betal Leaves
- Abiar, Gulal & Sindoor
- The red cloth on which the idols will be kept
- The Asan or Bajoth
- Raktachandan
- Clothes of idol
- Scent
Timing to Perform Laxmi Pooja
The Laxmi Pooja can be carried out in the Pradosh times after sunset mostly during the Mahanishita Kaal or at the late night hours. The person doing Pooja daily should check the Pradosh Kaal and perform the pooja at that particular point of time.
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Importance of Lakshmi Pooja
A highly significant ritual of the Hindu religion is Lakshmi pooja. The Goddess is fully dedicated to wealth, prosperity and even spiritual growth of life. Lakshmi pooja is performed to get the blessing of Mata Lakshmi in the form of Financial Stability, Increasing Business, Expanding the areas of Business, increasing productivity and Economic stability of the personal life.
The main aim of Lakshmi Pooja is to achieve economic prosperity and success. Thus the Lakshmi pooja helps one to grow the living standard so an increase will lead to a good satisfied life.
महालक्ष्मी पूजन मंत्र
- Dhyana
Place the red cloth on the Bajoth and then put some of the Akshata on the center of the cloth make it a circle of some akshat over there and place the Idols of Ganpati and Laxmi on the sides of the Akshata, the one needs to do the dhyana of the Bhagwati devi laxmi which will start the puja and with the given below slokas the meditation for Mata Laxmi is to be made,
या सा पद्मासनस्था विपुलकटितटी पद्मपत्रायताक्ष
गम्भीरावर्तनाभिस्तनभरनमिता शुभ्रवस्त्रोत्तरीया ।
या लक्ष्मीर्दिव्यरूपैर्मणिगणखचितैः स्नापिता हेमकुम्भैः
सा नित्यं पद्महस्ता मम वसतु गृहे सर्वमांगल्ययुक्ता ॥
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॥
Mantra Translation – Bhagawati Lakshmi, Who sits on the Lotus flower, Who has beautiful and big eyes like lotus petals, Who has broad waist and deep circular navel, Who is bowed with bosom weight and decorated with upper garment made of beautiful cloth, Who has taken bath with divine golden-pitchers encrusted with jewels, O lotus-armed Shri Lakshmi, please dwell in my home forever with all fortune and good luck for me.
2. Avahan
During the Avahan Mudra, the person should chant or hear the following Mantra.
आगच्छ देव-देवेशी! तेजोमयी महालक्ष्मी!
क्रियमाणं मया पूजां, ग्रहाण सुर-वन्दिते!
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देवी आवाहयामि ॥
Aagachchha Dev-Deveshi! Tejomayi Maha-Lakshmi!
Kriyamanam Maya Pujaam, Grihaan Sur-Vandite!
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devi Aavahayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Goddess of Gods! O splendid Maha Devi Lakshmi! Worshipped by Gods! Please come and accept the Puja offered by me. Thus, I invoke Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
3. Ganesh Sthapna
Even the idol of Ganpati is there to give them sitting is important and the ganesh needs to be present throughout the puja so they are headed first to sit and then the pooja vidhi is carried out. The given below mantra is chanted for Ganesh’s staple.
Shloka for Ganesh sthapna.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥ एकदन्तं महाकायं लम्बोदरगजाननम्ं। विघ्नशकरं देवं हेरम्बं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
“Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada”
“O Lord Ganesha, who has a curved trunk and a large body, whose radiance is equal to that of a million suns, Remove all obstacles from my work and ensure success in all my endeavors.”
4. Pushpanjali Asana
The Mata needs to be provided with Asana and Pushpa as they are invited to our place for them to bring prosperity to us so five flowers are to be taken in Anjali and then giving the asan to Goddess Laxmi. The given mantras are to be chanted for Pushpanjali and Asana,
नाना-रत्न-समयुक्तं, कर्ता-स्वर-विभूषितम्।
आसनं देव-देवेश! प्रीत्यर्थं प्रति-गृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै आसनार्थे पंच-पुष्पानि समर्पयामि ॥
Nana-Ratna-Samayuktam, Karta-Swar-Vibhushitam।
Aasanam Dev-Devesh! Preetyartham Prati-Grihyataam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Aasanarthe Panch-Pushpani Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Goddess of Gods! Please take the seat which is decorated with gold and various types of jewels for my pleasure. Thus, I offer five flowers for the seat of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
5. Swagat
Making a seat for Mata Laxmi we invite them so the following mantras of Swagat are to be chanted.
Shri Lakshmi Swagatam Mantra
Swagat Mantra in Hindi
“श्री लक्ष्मी-देवी! स्वागतम्।”
Shri Lakshmi-Devi! Swagatam।
Mantra Translation – O Devi, Lakshmi! I welcome you.
6. Padya
The invitation is over now offer water to Mata Laxmi to wash her feet and wash the feet of Laxmi by chanting the mantras given below,
Shri Lakshmi Padya Mantra
Padya Mantra in Hindi
पद्यं गृहाण देवेशि, सर्व-क्षेम-समर्थे, भोः!
भक्त्या समर्पितं देवी, महालक्ष्मी! नमोस्तु ते॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै पद्यम् नमः ॥
Padyam Grihaan Deveshi, Sarva-Kshema-Samarthe, Bhoh!
Bhaktya Samarpitam Devi, Maha-Lakshmi! Namoastu Te॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Padyam Namah ॥
Mantra Translation – O Goddess of Gods, who is capable of doing all sorts of welfare! I offer the water to wash the feet with full devotion, please accept it. O Maha-Devi, Lakshmi! I pay my obeisance to you. Thus, it is the water to wash the feet of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi and I greet Her.
7. Arghya
For Cleaning the head of Mata Laxmi after Padya the Abhisehk for her head washing is to be given with the following matras
Shri Lakshmi Arghya Mantra
Arghya Mantra in Hindi
नमस्ते देव-देवेशि! नमस्ते कमल-धारिणि!
नमस्ते श्री महालक्ष्मी, धनदा-देवी! अर्घ्यम् गृहाण।
गन्ध-पुष्पक्षतैर्युक्तं, फल-द्रव्य-समन्वितं।
गृहाण तोयं अर्घ्यर्थं, परमेश्वरी वात्सले!
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै अर्घ्यम् स्वाहा ॥
Namaste Dev-Deveshi! Namaste Kamal-Dharini!
Namaste Shri Maha-Lakshmi, Dhanada-Devi! Arghyam Grihaan।
Gandha-Pushpakshatairyuktam, Phal-Dravya-Samanvitam॥
Grihaan Toyamarghyarthan, Parameshwari Vatsale!
॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Arghyam Swaha॥
Mantra Translation – O Shri Lakshmi! I greet You. I salute the Goddess of Gods who adorns the Lotus flower! O Goddess of wealth! I salute you. Please accept the water for head Abhishekam. O, welfare-doing supreme Goddess! Please accept the water, mixed with Chandan, flower and rice for head Abhishekam along with fruit and other liquids. Thus, I deliver Arghya for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
8. Snana
The Devi is offered with snana then as her whole body is washed with the Abhishek the given mantras are to be chanted for snana
Shri Lakshmi Snan Mantra
Snana Mantra in Hindi
गंगासारस्वतीरेवपयोष्णिनर्मदाजलैः।
स्नापितासि मया देवी तथ शान्तिम् कुरुश्व मे॥
आदित्यवर्णे तपसोऽधिजातो वनस्पतिस्तव वृक्षोऽथ बिल्वह।
तस्य फलानि तपसा नुदन्तु मायंतरायश्च बाह्य अलक्ष्मिः।
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै जलस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥
Gangasaraswatirevapayoshninarmadajalaih।
Snapitasi Maya Devi Tatha Shantim Kurushva Me॥
Adityavarne Tapasoadhijato Vanaspatistava Vrikshoatha Bilvah।
Tasya Phalani Tapasa Nudantu Mayantarayashcha Bahya Alakshmih।
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Jalasnanam Samarpayami ॥
9. Panchramrit Snana
Panchamrit Snana is given after Snana with the given mantras.
Shri Lakshmi Panchamrita Mantra
Panch amrita Snana Mantra in Hindi
दधि मदु घृताश्चैव पायाश्च शर्करायुतम्।
पञ्चामृतं समनितं स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
ॐ पंचनद्याः सरस्वतीमपि यान्ति सस्रोतसः।
सरस्वती तु पञ्चदशोदेशेभवात् सरित्।
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै पंचामृतस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥
Dadhi Madhu Ghratashchaiva Payashcha Sharkarayutam।
Panchamritam Samanitam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Panchanadyah Saraswatimapiyanti Sasrotasah।
Saraswati Tu Panchadhasodeshebhavat Sarit
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Panchamritasnanam Samarpayami ॥
10. Gandha Snana
A scented bath is provided after Panchamrit snana with the given mantras being chanted.
Shri Lakshmi Gandha Snan Mantra
Gandha Snana Mantra in Hindi
ॐ मलयाचलसंबूतं चन्दनगरुसंभवम्।
चन्दनं देवदेवेशि स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै गन्धस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥
Om Malayachalasambhutam Chandanagarusambhavam।
Chandanam Devadeveshi Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Gandhasnanam Samarpayami ॥
11. Shuddha Snana
A pure water bath is provided to Mata Lakshmi after the presented snana and with the following chantings.
Shri Lakshmi Shuddha Snan Mantra
Shuddha Snana Mantra in Hindi
मन्दाकिन्यास्तु यद्वारी सर्वपापहारं शुभम्।
तदिदं कल्पितं तुभ्यम् स्नानार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै शुद्धोदकस्नानं समर्पयामि ॥
Mandakinyastu Yadvari Sarvapapaharam Shubham।
Tadidam Kalpitam Tubhyam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Shuddhodakasnanam Samarpayami ॥
12. Vastra
The clothes of the idol of Mata Lakshmi are changed which is done with the given chantings,
Shri Lakshmi Vastra Mantra
Vastra Mantra in Hindi
दिव्यम्बरं नूतनं हि क्षौमं त्वतिमनोहरम्।
दीयमानं मया देवी ग्रहण जगदम्बिके॥
उपैतु माम् देवसखः कीर्तिश्च मणिना सह।
प्रदुर्भूतो सुरश्रेष्टेऽस्मिन कीर्तिमृद्धि दातु मे॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै वस्त्रं समर्पयामि ॥
Divyambaram Nutanam Hi Kshaumam Tvatimanoharam।
Diyamanam Maya Devi Grihana Jagadambike॥
Upaitu Mam Devasakhah Kirtishch Manina Saha।
Pradurbhuto Surashtreasmin Kirtimriddhi Dadatu Me॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Vastram Samarpayami ॥
13. MadhuParka
Mata Lakshmi is offered with Honey and milk with the following mantra chants,
Shri Lakshmi Madhuparka
Madhuparka Mantra in Hindi
ॐ कपिलं दधि कुन्देनुधवलं मधुसंयुक्तम्।
स्वर्णपात्रस्थिता देवी मधुपर्कं गृहाण भोः॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै मधुपर्कं समर्पयामि ॥
Om Kapilam Dadhi Kundendudhavalam Madhusamyutam।
Swarnapatrasthitam Devi Madhuparkam Grihana Bhoh॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Madhuparkam Samarpayami ॥
14. Abhushana
The jewelry of the idol is to be offered to the idol and given with the following mantra chants,
Shri Lakshmi Abhushan Mantra
Abhushana Mantra in Hindi
रत्नकंकड वैदूर्यमुक्ताहारयुतानि च।
सुप्रसन्नेन मनसा दत्तानि स्वीकुरुस्व मे॥
क्षुप्तिपापसमलम् ज्येष्ठमालक्ष्मीम् नाशयाम्यहम्।
अभूतिमासमृद्धिं च सर्वनिर्नुद मे ग्रहात्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै आभूषणानि समर्पयामि ॥
Ratnakankada Vaiduryamuktaharayutani Cha।
Suprasannena Manasa Dattani Swikurushwa Me॥
Kshuptipapasamalam Jyeshthamalakshmim Nashayamyaham।
Abhutimasamriddhim Cha Sarvannirnuda Me Grahat॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Abhushanani Samarpayami ॥
15. Raktachandana
Raktachandana is offered to Lakshmi after the jewels. The mantras chanted to offer Raktachandan are as below,
Shri Lakshmi Raktachandan Mantra
Raktachandana Mantra in Hindi
ॐ रक्तचन्दनसंमिश्रं परिजातसमुद्भवम्।
मया दत्तं ग्रहणाशु चन्दनं गन्धसाम्युतम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै रक्तचन्दनं समर्पयामि ॥
Om Raktachandanasammishram Parijatasamudbhavam
Maya Dattam Grihanashu Chandanam Gandhasamyutam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Raktachandanam Samarpayami ॥
16. Sindoor
Offer sindoor to Mata Laxmi after Raktachandan while chanting the mantras as follows.
Shri Lakshmi Sindoor Mantra
Sindoor Mantra in Hindi
ॐ सिंदूरं रक्तवर्णाश्च सिंदूरतिलकप्रिये।
भक्त्या दत्तं मया देवी सिंदूरं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै सिंदूरं समर्पयामि ॥
Om Sinduram Raktavarnashcha Sinduratilakapriye।
Bhaktya Dattam Maya Devi Sinduram Pratigrihyatam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Sinduram Samarpayami ॥
17. Kumkuma
The kumkuma is offered to Mata Lakshmi with the following mantra chants,
Shri Lakshmi Kumkuma Mantra
Kumkuma Mantra in Hindi
ॐ कुमकुमं कामदं दिव्यम् कुमकुमं कामरूपिणम्।
अखण्डकर्मसौभाग्यम् कुमकुमं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै कुमकुमं समर्पयामि ॥
Om Kumkumam Kamadam Divyam Kumkumam Kamarupinam।
Akhandakamasaubhagyam Kumkumam Pratigrihyatam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Kumkumam Samarpayami ॥
18. Abira and Gulal
Abra and Gulal are offered to Lakshmi Mata while chanting the following.
Shri Lakshmi Abir-Gulal Mantra
Abir Gulal Mantra in Hindi
अबीराश्च गुलालं च चोवाचन्दनमेव च।
श्रिंगारार्थं मया दत्तं गृहण परमेश्वरी॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै अबीरगुलालं समर्पयामि ॥
Abirashcha Gulalam Cha Chova-Chandanameva Cha।
Shringarartham Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshwari॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Abiragulalam Samarpayami ॥
19. Sygandhita Dravya
Offer Scent to Mata Lakhshmi by chanting the following mantras,
Shri Lakshmi Sugandhit Dravya Mantra
Sugandhita Dravya Mantra in Hindi
ॐ तैलानि च सुगन्धिनि द्रव्याणि विविधानि च।
मया दत्तानि लेपार्थं ग्रहण परमेश्वरी॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै सुगन्धित तैलं समर्पयामि ॥
Om Tailani Cha Sugandhini Dravyani Vividhani Cha।
Maya Dattani Lepartham Grihana Parameshwari॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Sugandhita Tailam Samarpayami ॥
20. Akshata
The Mata is offered with full-size rice while chanting the following Mantras,
Shri Lakshmi Akshat Mantra
Akshata Mantra in Hindi
अक्षताश्च सुरश्रेष्ठ कुमकुमाक्ताः सुशोभिताः।
मया निवेदिता भक्त्या पूजार्थं प्रतिगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै अक्षतां समर्पयामि ॥
Akshatashcha Surashreshtha Kumkumaktah Sushobhitah।
Maya Nivedita Bhaktya Pujartham Pratigrihyatam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Akshatan Samarpayami ॥
21. Gandha Samarpanam Chandan Samarpanam
Chandan is offered to Mata Laxmi by chanting the mantras given below,
Shri Lakshmi Chandan Samarpan
Gandha Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
श्री-खण्ड-चन्दनं दिव्यम्, गन्धादायं सुमनोहरत्।
विलेपनं महालक्ष्मी! चन्दनं प्रत्यगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै चन्दनं समर्पयामि ॥
Shri-Khanda-Chandanam Divyam, Gandhaadayam Sumanoharam।
Vilepanam Maha-Lakshmi! Chandanam Prati-Grihyataam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Chandanam Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Maha Lakshmi! Please accept delightful and aromatic sandal paste to anoint the body. Thus, I offer sandal paste to Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
22. Pushpa Samarpan
Offering Flowers to Mata Laxmi by Chanting the Following Mantras
Shri Lakshmi Pushpa Samarpan Mantra
Pushpa Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
यथा-प्राप्त-ऋतु-पुष्पैः, विल्व-तुलसी-दलैश्च।
पूजायामि महालक्ष्मी! प्रसिदा मे सुरेश्वरी!
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै पुष्पं समर्पयामि ॥
Yatha-Prapta-Ritu-Pushpaih, Vilva-Tulasi-Dalaishcha!
Pujayaami Maha-Lakshmi! Prasida Me Sureshwari!
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Pushpam Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Maha Lakshmi! I worship You with available seasonal flowers, Vilva and basil leaves. O Goddess of Gods! Please shower me with your blessings. Thus I offer flowers for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
23. Anga Poojan
Now worship those gods who were the body parts of Mata Laxmi. Take Gandha Akshat and Pushpa for worshiping them and following Mantras are to be Chanted,
Shri Lakshmi Anga Pujan Mantra
Anga Pujan Mantra in Hindi
ॐ चपलायै नमः पादौ पूजयामि।
ॐ चञ्चलायै नमः जानुने पूजयामि।
ॐ कमलायै नमः कटिं पूजयामि।
ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः नाभिम् पूजयामि।
ॐ जगन्मात्रै नमः जठरं पूजयामि।
ॐ विश्ववल्लभायै नमः वक्षस्थलम् पूजयामि।
ॐ कमलवासिन्यै नमः हस्तौ पूजयामि।
ॐ कमलपत्राक्ष्यै नमः नेत्रत्रयं पूजयामि।
ॐ श्रीyai नमः सिरः पूजयामि।
Om Chapalaayai Namah Padau Pujayami।
Om Chanchalayai Namah Janunee Pujayami।
Om Kamalayai Namah Katim Pujayami।
Om Katyaayanyai Namah Naabhim Pujayami।
Om Jaganmatrai Namah Jatharam Pujayami
Om Vishwa-Vallabhaayai Namah Vaksha-Sthalam Pujayami।
Om Kamala-Vaasinyai Namah Hastou Pujayami।
Om Kamala-Patrakshyai Namah Netra-Trayam Pujayami।
Om Shriyai Namah Shirah Pujayami।
24. Ashta Siddhi Pooja
Take Gandha Akshat and Pushpa for Asta Siddhi Pooja in your left hand and chant the following mantras keeping them on the right side of the murti.
Shri Lakshmi Ashta Siddhi Puja Mantra
Ashta Siddhi Mantra in Hindi
ॐ आन्निम्ने नमः। ॐ महिम्ने नमः।
ॐ गरिम्ने नमः। ॐ लघिम्ने नमः।
ॐ प्राप्त्यै नमः। ॐ प्रकाश्म्यै नमः।
ॐ ईशितायै नमः। ॐ वशितायै नमः।
Om Animne Namah। Om Mahimne Namah।
Om Garimne Namah। Om Laghimne Namah|
Om Praptyai Namah। Om Prakaamyai Namah।
Om Ishitaayai Namah। Om Vashitaayai Namah।
25. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja
The Ashta Lakshmi Puja is carried out by chanting the following mantras and keeping the Akshat Pushpa and Gandha near the idol of Mata Laxmi.
Shri Lakshmi Ashta Lakshmi Puja Mantra
Ashta Lakshmi Mantra in Hindi
ॐ आद्या-लक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ विद्यालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ सौभाग्यालक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ अमृत-लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ कमलाक्ष्यै नमः। ॐ सत्यालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
ॐ भोगालक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ योगालक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Om Aadhya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Vidya-Lakshmyai Namah।
Om Saubhagya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Amrit-Lakshmyai Namah।
Om Kamalakshyai Namah। Om Satya-Lakshmyai Namah।
Om Bhoga-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Yoga-Lakshmyai Namah।
26. Dhoop Samarpan
Offer Dhoop to Mata Laxmi by chanting the following mantras.
Shri Lakshmi Dhoop-Samarpan Mantra
Dhoop Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
वनस्पति-रसोद्भूतो गन्धाध्याः सुमनोहरः।
आघ्रेयः सर्व-देवानाम्, धूपोयं प्रत्यगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै धूपं समर्पयामि ॥
Vanaspati-Rasodbhuto Gandhaadhyah Sumanoharah।
Aaghreyah Sarva-Devanaam, Dhupoayam Prati-Grihyataam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Dhoopam Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – Please accept this beautiful, charming, aromatic Dhoop which is made of trees’ sap and qualified for inhaling by all Gods. Thus, I offer Dhoop for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
27. Deep Samarpan
Now offer deep to The idol of Mata Laxmi.
Shri Lakshmi Deep-Samarpan Mantra
Deep Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
सज्जं वर्ष्टि-संयुक्तं च, वह्निना योजितं मया,
दीपं गृहाण देवेशि! त्रैलोक्य-तमिरापहम्।
भक्त्या दीपं प्रयच्छामि, श्री लक्ष्म्यै परतपरायै।
त्राहि माम् निर्याद घोराद, दीपोयं प्रत्यगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै दीपं समर्पयामि ॥
Sajyam Varti-Sanyuktam Cha, Vahnina Yojitam Mayaa,
Deepam Grihaan Deveshi! Trailokya-Timirapaham।
Bhaktya Deepam Prayachchhaami, Shri Lakshmyai Paratparaayai।
Trahi Maam Niryaad Ghoraad, Deepoayam Prati-Grihyataam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Deepam Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Goddess of Gods! Please accept the lamp with Ghee and lighten by me with a cotton wick, which can remove darkness from three worlds. I offer the lamp to superior to the superior Shri Lakshmi-Devi with full devotion. Thus, I offer Deepak for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
28. Naivedhya Samarpan
The fruits and sweets are offered to Lakshmi Ma by chanting the Following Mantras.
Shri Lakshmi Naivedhya-Samarpan Mantra
Naivedhya Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
शर्कराकण्ड-खाद्यानि, दधि-क्षीर-घृतानि च।
आहारो भक्ष्य-भोज्यम् च, नैवेद्यम् प्रत्यगृह्यताम्।
॥ यथांशतः श्री लक्ष्म्यै-देव्यै नैवेद्यम् समर्पयामि –
ॐ प्राणाय स्वाहा। ॐ अपानाय स्वाहा।
ॐ समानाय स्वाहा। ॐ उदानाय स्वाहा।
ॐ व्यानाय स्वाहा॥
Sharkara-Khanda-Khadyaani, Dadhi-Ksheera-Ghritaani Cha।
Aaharo Bhakshya-Bhojyam Cha, Naivedhyam Prati-Grihyataam।
॥ Yathamshatah Shri Lakshmyai-Devyai Naivedhyam Samarpayami –
Om Pranaya Swaha। Om Apanaya Swaha।
Om Samanaya Swaha। Om Udanaya Swaha।
Om Vyanaya Swaha॥
Mantra Translation – Please accept the offered meal which includes sugar-made sweets and other eatable and drinkable items with curd, milk and Ghee. I offer Naivedhya to, thus qualified, Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi. Please accept it for all five vital airs of the body, namely Praana, Apaan, Samaan, Udaan and Vyaan.
29. Achamana-Samarpan/Jal-Samarpan
Water is offered to Mata Lakshmi after sweets and all by chanting the following mantra.
Shri Lakshmi Achaman Mantra
Achamana Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
तत: पानीयम समर्पयामि इति उत्तरापोषणम्।
हस्त-प्रक्षालनं समर्पयामि। मुख-प्रक्षालनं।
करोद्वर्तनार्थे चन्दनं समर्पयामि।
Tatah Paniyam Samarpayami Iti Uttaraposhanam।
Hasta-Prakshalanam Samarpayami। Mukh-Prakshalanam।
Karodvartanarthe Chandanam Samarpayami।
Mantra Translation – After Naivedhya I offer the water for drinking and Achamana (sipping water from the palm for purification), for cleaning hands, for cleaning the face; along with sandal paste for anointing hands.
30. Tambool-Samarpan
Now the supari and Sweet pan are offered to Mata as they are favorite of her and the Mantras it is given to Mata.
Shri Lakshmi Tambool Samarpan Mantra
Tambool Samarpan Mantra in Hindi
पूगी-फलं महा-दिव्यं, नाग-वली-दलैर्युतं।
कर्पूरैल-समयुक्तं, ताम्बूलं प्रत्यगृह्यताम्॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै मुख-वसार्थं पूगी-फलं-युक्तं ताम्बूलं समर्पयामि ॥
Poogi-Phalam Maha-Divyam, Naga-Valli-Dalairyutam।
Karpurailaa-Samayuktam, Tamboolam Prati-Grihyataam॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Mukh-Vasartham Poogi-Phalam-Yuktam Tamboolam Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Goddess of Gods, Please accept Tamboola made of betel leaves, fortified with highly refined betel nuts, camphor and cardamom. Thus I offer Tamboola with betel nuts for mouth refreshment of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
31. Dakshina
Dakshina gift is offered to Mata Laxmi by chanting the given mantras.
Shri Lakshmi Dakshina Mantra
Dakshina Mantra in Hindi
हिरण्य-गर्भ-गर्भस्थं, हेमा-वीजं विपावसोः।
अनंत-पुण्य-फलदामतः शान्तिं प्रयच्छ शो मे॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै स्वर्ण-पुष्प-दक्षिणां समर्पयामि ॥
Hiranya-Garbha-Garbhastham, Hema-Veejam Vibhaavasoh।
Ananta-Punya-Phaladamatah Shantim Prayachchha Me॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Suvarna-Pushpa-Dakshinaam Samarpayami ॥
Mantra Translation – O Goddess of Gods! You bestow endless blessing, please give me peace with gold-filled Champak flower. Thus, I offer gold-like flowers as gifts to Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
32. Pradakshina
Now the pradakshina of Mata Laxmi is to be carried out by chanting the following mantras,
Shri Lakshmi Pradakshina Mantra
Pradakshina Mantra in Hindi
यानि यानि च पापानि, जन्मान्तर-कृतानि च।
तानि तानि विनश्यन्ति, प्रदक्षिणं पादे पादे॥
अन्यथा शरणं नास्ति, त्वमेव शरणं देवी!
तस्मात् करुण्या-भावेन, क्षमस्व परमेश्वरी॥
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै प्रदक्षिणं समर्पयामि ॥
Yani Yani Cha Papani, Janmantar-Kritani Cha।
Tani Tani Vinashyanti, Pradakshinam Pade Pade॥
Anyatha Sharanam Naasti, Tvameva Sharanam Devi!
Tasmaat kaarunya-Bhaven, Kshamasva Parameshwari॥
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Pradakshinam Samarpayami ॥
33. Vandana-Sahit Pushpanjali
Offer Flowers and Akshat to Mata Laxmi doing the chants of the following mantras.
Shri Lakshmi Vandana Sahit Mantra
Vandana Sahit Pushpanjali Mantra in Hindi
कर-कृतं वा कायजं कर्मजं वा,
श्रवण-नयनजं वा मानसिकं वा परधम्।
विजितम-नविजितं वा, सर्वमेतत् क्षमस्व,
जया जय करुणा-आब्धे, श्री महा-लक्ष्मी त्राही।
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै मंत्र-पुष्पांजलि समर्पयामि ॥
Kar-Kritam Vaa Kayajam Karmajam Vaa,
Shravan-Nayanajam Vaa Manasam Vaaparadham।
Viditamaviditam Vaa, Sarvametat Kshamasva,
Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe, Shri Maha-Lakshmi Trahi।
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Mantra-Pushpanjali Samarpayami ॥
34. Sashtanga-Pranam
The Sashtanga Pranam is to be offered by our body to Devi Lakshmi with the chantings of the following mantras.
Shri Lakshmi Sashtanga Pranam Mantra
Sashtanga Pranam Mantra in Hindi
ॐ भवानी! त्वं महालक्ष्मीः सर्व-काम-प्रदायिनी।
प्रसन्ना संतुष्टा भव देवी! नमोऽस्तु ते।
॥ अनैनं पूजनं श्री लक्ष्मी-देवी प्रीता-तां, नमो नमः ॥
Om Bhavani! Tvam Maha-Lakshmih Sarva-Kaam-Pradayini।
Prasannaa Santushtha Bhava Devi! Namoastu Te।
॥ Anena Pujanena Shri Lakshmi-Devi Preeyataam, Namo Namah ||
35. Kshama-Prarthana
For any known unknown mistake made while doing the pooja, one must see pardon from Mata Lakshmi by chanting the following mantras,
Shri Lakshmi Kshama Prarthana Mantra
Kshama Prarthana Mantra in Hindi
आवाहनं न जानामि, न जानामि विसर्जनम्।
पूजा-कर्म न जानामि, क्षमस्व परमेश्वरी॥
मंत्र-हीनं क्रिया-हीनं, भक्ति-हीनं सुरेश्वरी!
मया यत्-पूजितं देवी! परिपूर्णं तदस्तु मे॥
अनेंन यथा-मिलितोपचार-द्रव्यै कृत-पूजनं श्री लक्ष्मी-देवी प्रीता-तां।
॥ श्री लक्ष्मी-देव्यै अर्पणमस्तु ॥
Avahanam Na janami, Na Janami Visarjanam॥
Puja-Karma Na Janami, Kshamasva Parameshwari॥
Mantra-Heenam Kriya-Heenam, Bhakti Heenam Sureshwari!
Maya Yat-Poojitam Devi! Paripoornam Tadastu Me॥
Anena Yatha-Militopachaara-Dravyai Krita-Poojanena Shri Lakshmi-Devi Preeyataam
॥ Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Arpanamastu ॥
So the above given was the proper procedure to do the Laxmi pooja at home, office and at the times of the festival.
How to Perform Lakshmi Puja at Home
The Pooja of Mata Lakshmi the goddess of wealth can be easily carried out at home. In the steps given above thus the things are also easily available to the one doing it at home.
The newly bought jewelry and many others can be kept in the pooja so that they get affected and prayers for increasing the wealth are to be done by the one doing the pooja.
How to Perform Lakshmi Pooja at Office/Shop
The Lakshmi puja is carried out at the office at the time of opening and expansion of business also the Lakshmi puja includes the books of accounts and many other notes in which the business things are recorded so the trade increases by praying to the Mata Laxmi this will lead to the growth of Business that’s why the businessmen carry out the Lakshmi pooja at the office.
How to Perform Lakshmi Pooja on Dhanteras
The Lakshmi pooja is carried out at Dhan Teras at the time of Diwali as the pooja includes the weight of the house taken out and kept in front of the idol of Mata Laxmi to let them Pray for increasing wealth thus the pooja at Dhanteras has its importance which is to be carried out every year.
How to Perform Lakshmi Puja on Friday & Thursday
The basic Lakshmi puja is to be carried out on weekdays as the given steps are to be taken while doing the puja and the prayers for increasing wealth are to be made so the Mata Lakshmi accepts the Pooja and they give the blessings to have a growth in upcoming future.
Benefits of Laxmi Pooja
The Laxmi pooja helps one to grow in both the profession and even in social life the pooja is mostly carried out in the good times of a person’s life. The solutions for the problems are asked to Mata and she provides relief from the problems with her blessing.
With the blessings of Laxmi Devi one can even get the wish they want as beauty and intelligence can also be gained by praying to Lakshmi as she is the goddess of wealth can change the living standard of people. Thus by performing Laxmi Pooja, one can mainly gain economic growth and success in his/her life
Laxmi pooja is the pivotal pooja that takes place in every Hindu house of the Indian family as the pooja has an importance that signifies the blessing of Mata Laxmi which would help one to increase wealth and prosperity.
I hope this article on Lakshmi pooja will help you to easily carry out the mata Lakshmi pooja at your home.
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FAQs
Goddess Lakshmi who symbolizes wealth and prosperity to honour it the Lakshmi pooja is done on Diwali.
The main importance of Laxmi pooja is it increases the wealth of the people and also symbolizes prosperity among them.
The Lakshmi Pooja is carried out by Worshiping her idol and then chanting the mantras which are devoted to Laxmi Ma and even the kumkum and all other items of pooja are offered to Laxmi Ma.
The Maha Lakshmi Poojaiss is done to increase the economic wealth and prosperity of houses and businesses.
The Lakshmi Pooja can be carried out daily by basic steps under
1)Place the idol on the rice on the red cloth
2)Now keep the lamp and incense stick daily for the Lakshmi pooja
3)Do clean the idol daily of the goddess
4)Even you need to keep the kumkum every day on the idol.
5)These were the basic steps to do Lakshmi pooja Daily.
