Diwali Lakshmi Puja and Lakshmi Mantras for Wealth, Prosperity, & Peace

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Diwali, the festival of lights, brings warmth, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s a time to honor Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Families gather to worship Lakshmi Mata, expressing gratitude and seeking her divine blessings for the coming year. One of the most beautiful ways to connect with Lakshmi Mata during Diwali is through the Lakshmi Aarti.

The Lakshmi Aarti is sung to honor the beauty, wisdom, and prosperity that Lakshmi Mata bestows upon her devotees. Chanting this Aarti with devotion attracts her blessings and brings peace, prosperity, and happiness into the home.

Diwali Puja / Lakshmi Mata Aarti

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata।
Tumako Nishidin Sevat, Hari Vishnu Vidhata॥

(Victory to Mother Lakshmi, Victory to Mother Lakshmi, You are served daily by Lord Vishnu, the creator of the universe.)

Uma Rama Brahmani, Tum Hi Jag-Mata।
Surya-Chandrama Dhyavat, Naarad Rishi Gata॥

(Uma, Rama, and Brahmani – you are all forms of the divine mother; The Sun and Moon meditate upon you, and the sage Narada sings your praises.)

Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampatti Data।
Jo Koi Tumako Dhyavat, Riddhi-Siddhi Dhan Pata॥

(In the form of Durga, pure and giver of joy and wealth; Whoever meditates upon you attains prosperity and success.)

Tum Patal-Nivasini, Tum Hi Shubhdata।
Karma-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhavanidhi Ki Trata॥

(You reside in the underworld and are the giver of auspiciousness; You illuminate the world through the effects of karma and protect the universe.)

Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rahti, Sab Sadgun Aata।
Sab Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Nahi Ghabrata॥

(In every home you reside, virtue and goodness abound; All is made possible, and the mind does not fear.)

Tum Bin Yagya Na Hote, Vastra Na Koi Pata।
Khan-Pan Ka Vaibhav, Sab Tumase Aata॥

(Without you, no sacrifice or ceremony occurs; no one receives clothes or wealth; The richness of food and drink comes from you.)

Shubh-Gun Mandir Sundar, Kshirodadhi-Jata।
Ratna Chaturdash Tum Bin, Koi Nahi Pata॥

(Temple of auspicious qualities, beauty, born of the ocean of milk; The fourteen jewels are unknown without you.)

Mahalakshmi Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Jan Gata।
Ur Anand Samata, Paap Utar Jata॥

(Whoever sings the Aarti of Mahalakshmi fills their heart with joy; All sins are removed.)

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata।
Tumako Nishidin Sevat, Hari Vishnu Vidhata॥

(Victory to Mother Lakshmi, Victory to Mother Lakshmi, You are served daily by Lord Vishnu, the creator of the universe.)

Significance of Singing Lakshmi Aarti

The Aarti is more than a song; it is a heartfelt plea for grace and guidance. Each verse praises Lakshmi Mata’s qualities, asking her to bestow prosperity and protection upon devotees. Chanting it during Diwali, especially on Lakshmi Puja, amplifies positive energy, purifies the atmosphere, and attracts peace and abundance.

Powerful Lakshmi Mantras for Wealth and Prosperity

Chanting mantras dedicated to Lakshmi Mata enhances her blessings. Here are some that are especially auspicious for Diwali:

  1. Shree Lakshmi Beej Mantra:
    “Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah”
    (This mantra invokes Lakshmi Mata, attracting her blessings for wealth and success.)
  2. Shree Mahalakshmi Mantra:
    “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
    Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namah”
    (This mantra honors Mahalakshmi’s qualities and brings prosperity and positive energy.)
  3. Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra:
    “Om Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe
    Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi
    Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat”
    (A powerful mantra invoking the wisdom and guidance of Lakshmi Mata in all life endeavors.)
  4. Kanakadhara Mantra for Wealth:
    “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
    Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmi Namah”
    (This mantra is often chanted to attract wealth and remove financial obstacles.)

How to Set Up a Lakshmi Puja at Home

  1. Create a Clean, Sacred Space: Choose a clean area in your home, set up an altar, and place an idol or picture of Lakshmi Mata adorned with flowers.
  2. Arrange Offerings: Light a diya, and place offerings such as fresh flowers, sweets, and fruits on the altar. Include a small silver or gold coin as a symbol of prosperity.
  3. Chant the Lakshmi Aarti and Mantras: Begin with the Lakshmi Aarti, followed by your chosen Lakshmi mantras. Focus on your intentions, envisioning the blessings of Lakshmi Mata in your life.
  4. Pray with Gratitude: Take a moment to express gratitude for your blessings and set positive intentions for the year to come.

This Diwali, may the light of Lakshmi Mata bring prosperity, happiness, and spiritual fulfilment to your life. By reciting the Lakshmi Aarti and chanting Lakshmi Mata mantras with devotion, you invite her blessings to fill your home with peace and abundance. Embrace the spiritual beauty of Diwali, and may Lakshmi Mata’s grace shine upon you and your loved ones!

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Celebrating Diwali Festival of Lights in 2012

Celebrate Diwali with Hindus Across the Globe!

Deepawali or more commonly known as Diwali, is the largest and most pronounced Hindu festival of the year.  Known as the ‘festival of lights’, fireworks light the skies in merriment over a five day period. It is a celebration of life’s richness as families and friends gather together to partake in religious tradition.  The skies are brilliantly lit up with not only fireworks, but thousands of clay oil lanterns lay outside Hindu homes as they wish for a visit from the revered Lakshmi, the Mother Goddess of the world.  Some say the firecrackers are an effort to pay homage to the heavens for good health, enrichment, and prosperity.  Others believe the mere sound of their luminescence is a symbol of human joy upon earth, making the gods aware of human collective happiness.

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Originally Diwali is thought to have started in ancient times as a harvest celebration, but has since turned into a broader celebration of life itself.  Some legends say that it is a festival to honor the marriage between Lakshmi and Hindu God Shiva, while others of Kali, Goddess of time and change.  In most homes, Ganesh is also worshiped throughout the festival.

Diwali is celebrated around the globe.  It is a time to reap joy over the conquering of good over evil; a time to illuminate our lives both literally and figuratively as a message of hope.  In celebrating, one wishes for the strength to commit good acts throughout the year to come and to align oneself closer to the divine.

This year, celebrate the joy in your life and partake in the Diwali festival of lights within your home with your family and friends close at hand.  Simply light a candle and meditate on the richness of life and the power to make positive change within your life in the coming year.  This year’s Diwali festival begins on November 13th 2012.  Dont miss it!