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

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.)

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.

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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:

Shree Lakshmi Beej Mantra:
“Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah”
(This mantra invokes Lakshmi Mata, attracting her blessings for wealth and success.)
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.)
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.)
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

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.
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.
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.
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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Day 2 of Diwali Festival of Lights: Choti Diwali

Today, November 14^th, marks the second day of the 2012 Diwali Festival of Lights known as Choti Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, or Kali Chaudas. It is the 14^th day of the Hindu month of Ashwin and the most important day of the festival for South Indians. Legend has it that on this day God Krishna defeated the evil demon Narakasura and is therefore celebrated by Hindus as a triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. It is not surprising then that Kali, which translates as dark, the Goddess of death, time, and change, is celebrated.

On this day of Diwali many perform Poojas, or religious offerings, for Lakshmi and Rama with delicious foods. It is also tradition to bathe in fragrant oils before the sun comes up early in the morning and wear fresh new clothing as part of the day’s ritual. Bathing under the cloak of darkness and stars is regarded as honoring the holy river of Ganges. Families and friends gather together for shared meals and celebrate the richness of the day with song and collective activities.

The morning after Choti Diwali women often make beautiful Rangoli around their houses and yards. Rangoli are artistic designs made on the floors of Hindu households and yards during religious festivals. They are thought to be welcoming areas for the Gods and are traditionally made from colored rice, colored flour, sand, and flower petals.

To celebrate, gather materials around the house such as rice, grains, flower petals, beads, or anything small and vibrant in color. Use dyes or food coloring to add color to less than vibrant pieces. Once you have gathered up enough supplies, make the entrance way to your home or business colorful using what you have collected. This is a joyful way to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity Lakshmi to your home so that she may bless you in the coming year. Examples of Rangoli designs can be found across the internet for inspiration!

Diwali Festival of Lights: Worship of Lakshmi

01-golden-temple-diwali — Lakshmi is worshiped throughout Diwali Festival of Lights

Lakshmi is no doubt worshiped throughout the year as the important Hindu Goddess of Wealth, but she is most astutely worship during the Hindu festival of Diwali, festival of lights. Diwali is a very important 5-day holiday on the Hindu calendar in which families celebrate traditional activities together in their homes. Participants in Diwali light small clay oil lamps which represents the conquering of good over evil. The lamps are left lit throughout the night as followers cleanse their homes in order to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Throughout history people have put oil lamps outside their homes on Diwali in hopes that Lakshmi would come visit their homes and bless them. Lakshmi Puja is the most important day of the Diwali festival of lights in northern India. Fireworks are set off in order to send away evil spirits. Sweets and snacks are shared among family and friends and an overall grand celebration ensues.

It is no question that the Diwali festival is a celebration of great joy for Hindus, honoring Lakshmi’s abundance in their lives. Lakshmi is an endless symbol of wealth in all its forms. Wealth comes in many ways, not just the monetary wealth we think of. She is a symbol of wealth of knowledge, wealth of courage, wealth of victory, and every other way in which wealth manifests. Thus she is celebrated for her endless abundance. Lakshmi is a symbol of luck to most Hindus and is celebrated daily in most homes. She is a symbol of femininity for Hindu women with her gorgeous golden complexion sitting upon a blooming lotus bud. The budding lotus represents fertility and purity. She is believed to lead devotees into both material and spiritual prosperity.

As October is coming to a close, many Hindus are prepping for Diwali to start on the 13^th of November, celebrated through the 17^th of November. Prep your oil lamps and prepare to celebrate with Hindus across the globe and celebrate the diving beauty Lakshmi, Hindu Goddess of Wealth.