Lakshmi Puja
A heart-centered ritual to invite abundance, harmony, and gratitude into the home
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What You'll Need
Essential Items
- •Image or idol of Lakshmi
- •Lamp (ghee or oil)
- •Incense
- •Fresh flowers
- •Water in a small bowl
- •Sweet or fruit offering
Optional Items
- •Mala (prayer beads)
- •Coins (placed near the altar)
- •Lotus flowers
- •Kalash (sacred pot)
Step-by-Step Guide
Create a Sacred Space
3-5 minutesTidy your puja area, wipe the altar, and place Lakshmi’s image or idol at the center.
Meaning: Cleanliness and care invite auspicious energy
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Light the Lamp
2 minutesLight a ghee or oil lamp and incense, then sit quietly for a breath or two.
Meaning: Light symbolizes clarity, guidance, and prosperity
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Offer Water and Flowers
2 minutesOffer a small spoon of water and place fresh flowers at Lakshmi’s feet.
Meaning: Water purifies; flowers express devotion and beauty
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Offer Sweetness
1 minutePlace a sweet or fruit offering before the deity.
Meaning: Naivedya represents offering the fruits of your effort
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Chant Lakshmi Mantra
5-8 minutesChant the mantra slowly 11, 21, or 108 times.
Meaning: Sound aligns your intention with abundance and grace
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Aarti and Gratitude
3-4 minutesWave the lamp in a gentle circle, then offer a few words of gratitude.
Meaning: Aarti is a closing blessing and an act of reverence
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Sacred Mantras
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
I bow to Goddess Mahalakshmi
Meaning: Invokes Lakshmi’s blessings for wellbeing and abundance
When to use: During mantra chanting or at the beginning of the puja
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed Shreem Hreem Shreem Om
O Lotus-born Goddess, please be gracious and bless us
Meaning: A traditional Lakshmi mantra for grace, abundance, and harmony
When to use: After offerings, during focused chanting
Helpful Tips
- 💡Keep your altar and home tidy before the puja; it sets the tone for prosperity
- 💡Offer what is available—sincerity matters more than perfection
- 💡If you use coins, keep them as a reminder to spend with intention
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do Lakshmi Puja without a priest?
Yes. Lakshmi Puja is simple and beautiful at home. Your devotion is the most important part.
What if I don’t have a lotus or elaborate items?
A lamp, a flower, and a heartfelt prayer are enough. Use what you have.
Practice in the myPuja App
MyPuja brings your practice to daily life.
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- Choose and organize meditations, music, and talks by tradition.
- Add your own meaningful photos and murti for your practice.