Laxmi Pooja
Invoke the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity
Materials Required
- Idol or Picture of Goddess Laxmi
- Red Cloth
- Lotus Flowers
- Coins (Silver/Gold)
- Fruits & Sweets
- Incense Sticks & Diya
- Kumkum & Turmeric
- Rice (Akshat)
- Kalash with Water
Step-by-Step Procedure
1
Purification
Sprinkle water on the pooja area and yourself to purify the surroundings.
2
Altar Setup
Spread the red cloth and place the idol of Goddess Laxmi. Place the Kalash nearby.
3
Invocation
Light the lamp and incense. Invoke Lord Ganesha first, then Goddess Laxmi.
4
Offerings
Offer Kumkum, Turmeric, Flowers (Lotus), and Coins to the Goddess.
5
Aarti
Perform the Laxmi Aarti with devotion and offer Prasad.
Laxmi Mantra
"Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namah"
Meaning: I offer my salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who resides on the Lotus and bestows wealth and prosperity.