Lakshmi Puja – The Festival of Prosperity and Divine Grace

Lakshmi Puja, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi—the embodiment of wealth, fortune, and auspiciousness—is one of the most significant rituals observed during Diwali. Devotees across India worship the Goddess to invite prosperity and positive energy into their homes and lives.

Significance of Lakshmi Puja

Lakshmi Puja symbolizes spiritual illumination and material abundance. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits pure-hearted devotees and blesses them with peace, success, and financial stability. This puja also marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, reflecting the deeper essence of Diwali.

Date and Timing

Lakshmi Puja is performed on Amavasya Tithi of the Kartika month—usually the third day of Diwali celebrations. The most auspicious time for the puja is the Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset.

Rituals and Preparation

• Homes are cleaned and decorated with diyas, rangolis, and fresh flowers to welcome the Goddess.

• New accounts and ledgers are started, symbolizing a fresh beginning.

• The altar is adorned with images or idols of Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kubera to invoke divine blessings.

• Offerings of sweets, fruits, coins, and gold ornaments are made during the puja.

• Devotees recite Lakshmi Stotra and Shree Sukta to please the Goddess.

Traditional Offerings (Bhog)

Typical bhog items include kheer, batasha, laddoo, and paan leaves. Some regions also offer lotus flowers and rice grains as symbols of fertility and fortune.

Spiritual Message

Lakshmi Puja reminds us that true wealth lies in purity of heart, honesty in action, and devotion to divine principles. The lighting of lamps represents the inner awakening that dispels ignorance and negativity.

Lakshmi Puja is not merely a ritual—it is a heartfelt invocation of abundance, harmony, and divine grace. When performed with sincerity, it fills homes with light, joy, and blessings for the year ahead.