The worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi held great significance during Diwali. According to Hindu traditions, performing the Ganesh–Mahalakshmi Puja with proper rituals on this auspicious occasion is believed to invite happiness, prosperity, wealth, wisdom, and divine blessings into one's life.
If you would like to learn how to perform the Ganesh–Mahalakshmi Puja, understand the correct Puja Vidhi, know the essential Puja Samagri, recite the appropriate mantras, and follow the complete sequence of the Vedic ritual, this guide provides a step-by-step explanation of the entire worship procedure.
In Diwali Puja, the worship begins with Ganesh-Ambika, followed by Kalash Puja, and finally, the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi. If you have followed the Ganesh-Ambika Puja ritual, it is considered highly auspicious. If not, you can visit our blog section to learn the complete Vedic method of performing the puja.
This Ganesh-Lakshmi Puja is specifically performed during the Diwali festival. Additionally, it is also conducted in business establishments as part of their Ganesh-Lakshmi worship for prosperity and success.
Shri Ganesha-Mahalakshmi Worship
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Meditation (Dhyan)
Take flowers in your hands and meditate on Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi while chanting the given mantra.
Gajananam bhootaganaadi sevitam kapittha jambu phala charu bhakshanam।
Umaasutam shoka vinaasha kaarakam namaami vighneshwara paada pankajam॥
Ya sa padmasanastha vipula katitati padmapatraayataakshi Gambhiraavartanaabhis tanabhara namita shubhra vastrottariya।
Ya Lakshmir divya roopair manigan khachitaih snaapita hema kumbhaih Sa nityam padmahasta mama vasatu grihe sarva maangalya yukta॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Dhyanarthe Pushpani Samarpayami।
After meditation, offer the flowers to them.
Invocation (Aavahan)
Take flowers again and chant the given mantra to invite Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Then, offer the flowers to them.
Ehohi Heramba Maheshaputra Samasta Vighnaugha Vinasha Daksha।
Maangalyapooja Prathama Pradhana Grihana Poojaam Bhagavan Namaste॥
Om Hiranyavarnaam Harineem Suvarna Rajata Srajaam।
Chandraam Hiranmayeem Lakshmeem Jatavedo Ma A Vaha॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Aavahanarthe Pushpani Samarpayami।
Establishment (Pratishtha)
Touch the idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, sprinkle rice grains (Akshat) on them, and chant the given mantra to establish their presence.
Om Mano Jutir Jushatam Ajjyasya Brihaspatir Yajnam Imam Tanotvarishtam Yajna Gum Samimam Dadhatu।
Vishwedeva Sa Iha Maadayantam Om Pratishtha॥
Om Bhoor Bhuvah Swah Ganesh-Lakshmi Supratishthite Varade Bhavetam।
Offering a Seat (Asana)
Offer flowers while chanting the given mantra to provide a seat for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Taptakanchanavarnabham Muktamani Virajitam। Amalam Kamalam Divyam Asanam Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Tam Ma A Vaha Jatavedo Lakshmim Anapagaminiim। Yasyam Hiranyam Vindeyam Gamashvam Purushanaham॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Asanarthe Pushpani Samarpayami।
Washing the Feet (Padhya)
Pour a small amount of water near the feet of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi as a gesture of washing their feet.
Gangaditirthasambhutam Gandhapushpadibhiryutam। Padyam Dadamyaham Deva Grihanashu Namo'stu Te॥
Om Ashwapurvam Rathmadhyam Hastinadapramodiniim। Shriyam Devim Upahvaye Shrirma Devi Jushatam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Padayoh Padyam Samarpayami।
Offering Sacred Water (Arghya)
Take pure water, sandalwood paste, rice grains, flowers, and fruits in a vessel and chant the given mantra while offering it to the deities.
Gandhapushpakshatairyuktamarthyam Sampaditam Maya।
Grihanarghyam Maya Dattam Prasanno Varado Bhava॥
Om Kam Sosmitam Hiranyaprakaramaardra Jvalantim Triptam Tarpayantim।
Padyesthitam Padmavarnam Tamihopahvaye Shriyam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Hastayor Arghyam Samarpayami।
Purification (Aachaman)
Pour two drops of water near the mouth of the idols while chanting the given mantra for purification.
Karpurena Sugandhena Vaasitam Swadu Sheetalam।
Toyam Achamaniyartham Grihana Parameshwara॥
Om Chandram Prabhasam Yashasa Jvalantim Shriyam Loke Devajushtamudaram।
Tam Padmanimim Sharanam Prapadye’Lakshmim Nashyatam Tvam Vrine॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Achamaniyam Jalam Samarpayami।
Bathing
Offer one spoonful of water while chanting the mantra to bathe Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Mandakinyastu Yad Vaari Sarva Paapaharam Shubham।
Tadidam Kalpitam Deva Snaanaartham Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Aadityavarné Tapaso’dhi Jato Vanaspatistava Vriksho’tha Bilvah।
Tasya Phalani Tapasa Nudantu Ya Antara Yaashcha Baahya Alakshmih॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Snaanam Samarpayami।
Milk Bath (Dugdha Snan)
Offer one spoonful of milk while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Kaamadhenu Samutpannam Sarveshaam Jeevanam Param।
Paavanam Yajnahetushcha Payah Snaanaarthamarpitam॥
Om Payah Prithivyaam Payo Oshadhiishu Payo Divyantarikshe Payo Dhaah।
Payasvateeh Pradishah Santu Mahahyam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Payah Snaanam Samarpayami।
Payah Snaanante Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
Curd Bath (Dadhi Snan)
Offer one spoonful of curd while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Payasastu Samudbhutam Madhuraamlam Shashiprabham।
Dadhyaanitam Maya Deva Snaanaartham Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Dadhikraavno Akaarisham Jishnorashvasya Vaajinah Surabhi No Mukhaa Karatpraṇa Aayushi Taarishat॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Dadhisnaanam Samarpayami। Dadhisnaanante Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
Ghee Bath (Ghrita Snan)
Offer one spoonful of ghee while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Navaneet Samutpannam Sarva Santoshakarakam।
Ghritam Tubhyam Pradasyaami Snaanaartham Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Ghritam Ghritapaavaanah Pibata Vasaam Vasaapaavaanah Pibataantarikshasya Havirasi Swaahaa।
Dishah Pradisha Aadisho Vidisha Uddisho Digbhyah Swaahaa॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Ghritasnaanam Samarpayami। Ghritasnaanante Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
Honey Bath (Madhu Snan)
Offer one spoonful of honey while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Tarupushpa Samudbhootam Susvaadu Madhuram Madhu।
Tejah Pushtikaram Divyam Snaanaartham Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Madhu Vaata Rtaayate Madhu Ksharanti Sindhavah। Maadhveer Nah Santvoshadhih॥
Madhu Naktamutoshso Madhumat Paarthivah Rajah। Madhu Dyaurastu Nah Pitaa॥
Madhumaan No Vanaspatir Madhumaan Astu Suryah। Maadhveer Gaavo Bhavantu Nah॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Madhusnaanam Samarpayami। Madhusnaanante Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
Sugar Bath (Sharkara Snan)
Offer one spoonful of sugar while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Ikshusaar Samuddhataa Sharkaraa Pushtikaarikaa।
Malaapahaarikaa Divyaa Snaanaartham Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Apaah Rasamudvayasah Surye Santah Samaahitam।
Apaa Rasasya Yo Rasastam Vo Grihyamyuttamamupayaamagriheeto’si Indraay Tvaa Jushtam Grihnaashy Esha Te Yonir Indraay Tvaa Jushtatamam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Sharkaraa Snaanam Samarpayami, Sharkaraa Snaanante Punah Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
Panchamrit Bath (Panchamrit Snan)
Offer one spoonful of Panchamrit while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Payo Dadhi Ghritam Chaiva Madhusharkarayaanvitam। Panchamritam Mayaanitam Snaanaartha Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Pancha Nadyah Saraswateemapi Yanti Sassrotasah। Saraswati Tu Panchathaa So Deshe'bhavat Sarit॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Panchamrita Snaanam Samarpayami, Panchamrita Snaanante Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
If performing Goddess Lakshmi’s special Abhishek, pour a continuous stream of pure water or milk while reciting the Shri Suktam. It is advised to use a metal idol for Abhishek so that the sacred idol remains undamaged. Place the idol in a separate vessel for a proper ritual.
Sandalwood Water Bath (Gandhodaka Snan)
Offer one spoonful of sandalwood-mixed water while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Malayachalasambhootam Chandanagarusambhavam।
Chandanam Devadevesha Snaanaartha Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Gandhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
Bathe them with sandalwood-mixed water.
Holy Water Bath (Shuddhodaka Snan)
Offer one spoonful of Ganga water or pure water while chanting the following mantra for the bathing of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Mandakinyastu Yad Vaari Sarva Paapaharam Shubham।
Tadidam Kalpitam Tubhyam Snaanaartha Pratigrihyataam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Shuddhodaka Snaanam Samarpayami।
After the bath, gently wipe the idol and place it back in its designated seat.
Offering Clothes (Vastra)
Now, chant the following mantra while offering clothes. If clothes are not available, offer a sacred thread (Raksha Sutra)-
Sheetavatoshna Santraanam Lajjaaya Rakshanam Param।
Dehaalankaranam Vastramatah Shaantim Prayachchha Me॥
Om Upaitu Maam Devasakhah Keertishcha Maninaa Sah।
Pradurbhuto’smi Raashtre’smin Keertimriddhim Dadaatu Me॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Vastram Samarpayami, Aachamaniyam Jalam Cha Samarpayami।
Offering Additional Clothing (Upavastra)
Offer an extra piece of cloth while chanting the given mantra, or use Raksha Sutra if clothes are unavailable.
Yasyaabhavena Shaastroktam Karma Kinchinna Sidhyati।
Upavastram Prayachchhaami Sarvakarmopakaarakam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Upavastram Samarpayami, Aachamaniyam Jalam Cha Samarpayami।
Offering Jewelry (Abhushan)
Offer ornaments (jewelry) to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi while reciting the following mantra.
Ratna-Kankana-Vaiduryamuktahaaradikani Cha।
Suprasannena Manasa Dattani Svikurushva Bhoh॥
Om Kshutpipasaamalam Jyeshthaamalakshmim Naashayaamyaham।
Abhutimasamriddhim Cha Sarvaam Nirnada Me Grihaat॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Nanaavidhaani Kundala-Katakaadini Abhushanaani Samarpayami।
Fragrance (Gandha)
Offer saffron and camphor-mixed sandalwood paste to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi using the ring finger while chanting the following mantra.
Gandham Karpoorasamyuktam Divyam Chandanamuttamam।
Vilepanam Sureshreshtha Preetyartham Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Gandhadvaaram Duraadharshaam Nityapushtaam Kareeshineem।
Eeshvareem Sarvabhutaanaam Taamihopa Hwaye Shriyam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Gandham Samarpayami।
Red Sandalwood (Rakta Chandan)
Again, offer red sandalwood paste to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi using the ring finger while chanting the following mantra.
Shreekhandachandanam Divyam Gandhaadhyam Sumanohram।
Vilepanam Sureshreshtha Chandanam Pratigrihyatam॥
Raktachandana Sammishra Paarijaat Samudbhavam।
Maya Dattam MahaLakshmi Chandanam Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Raktachandanam Samarpayami।
Vermilion (Sindoor)
Offer vermilion to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi while reciting the following mantra.
Sindooram Shobhanam Raktam Saubhagyam Sukhavardhanam।
Shubhadam Kaamadam Chaiva Sindooram Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Sindhoriva Pradhvane Shudhanaaso Vaata Pramiyah Patayanti Yahvaah।
Ghritasya Dhaara Arusho Na Vaaji Kaashtaa Bhindannurmibhih Pinvamaanah॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Sindooram Samarpayami।
Kumkum
Offer kumkum while chanting the following mantra -
Kunkumam Kaamadam Divyam Kunkumam Kaamaroopinam।
Akhandakaama Saubhagyam Kunkumam Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Kunkumam Samarpayami।
Perfume (Pushpasar/Itra)
Offer fragrant oil and perfume while reciting the following mantra -
Divya Gandha Samayuktam Mahaparimaladbhutam।
Gandhadravyamidam Bhaktya Dattam Vai Parigrihyatam॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah।
Sugandhita Tailam Pushpasaram Cha Samarpayami।
Akshata (Unbroken Rice)
Offer akshata mixed with kumkum while chanting the following mantra.
Akshatashcha Sreshtha Kunkumaktaah Sushobhitaah।
Maya Nivedita Bhaktya Grihana Parameshwara॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah। Akshatan Samarpayami।
Flowers and Garland
Now, offer flowers and a garland while reciting the following mantra. If possible, adorn the Goddess with red lotus flowers, or else use other red flowers.-
Malyadini Sugandhini Malatyadini Vai Prabho।
Mayanitani Pushyani Pujartham Pratigrihyatam॥
Om Manasah Kamamakritim Vachah Satyamashimahi।
Pashunam Rupamannasya Mayi Shreeh Shrayatam Yashah॥
Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah।
Pushpam Pushpamaalam Cha Samarpayami।
Durva (Sacred Grass)
Offer Durva (sacred grass) to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following mantra. -
Durvakuran Suharitanamritan Mangalapradan।
Anitanstava Pujartham Grihana Gananayaka॥
Om Ganapataye Namah। Durvankaran Samarpayami।
Anga-Puja (Limb Worship)
Perform the worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi’s limbs using roli, kumkum-mixed akshata, and flowers, reciting one name-mantra for each part. -
Om Chapalayai Namah, Paadau Pujayami।
Om Chanchalayai Namah, Januni Pujayami।
Om Kamalayai Namah, Katim Pujayami।
Om Katyayanyai Namah, Nabhim Pujayami।
Om Jaganmatre Namah, Jatharam Pujayami।
Om Vishvavallabhayai Namah, Vakshahsthalam Pujayami।
Om Kamalavasinyai Namah, Hastau Pujayami।
Om Padmananayi Namah, Mukham Pujayami।
Om Kamalapatrakshyai Namah, Netra-Trayam Pujayami।
Om Shriyai Namah, Shirah Pujayami।
Om Mahalakshmyai Namah, Sarvang Pujayami।
Ashta Siddhi Pujan (Worship of Eight Divine Powers)
After Anga-Puja, starting from the east direction, worship each of the eight Siddhis (divine attainments) in all eight directions by offering kumkum-mixed akshata while chanting their respective names-
1.Om Animne Namah (Poorve) 2. Om Mahimne Namah (Agnikone) 3. Om Garimne Namah (Dakshine) 4. Om Laghimne Namah (Nairitye) 5. Om Praptyai Namah (Pashchime)6. Om Prakamyai Namah (Vayavye) 7. Om Ishitayai Namah (Uttare) tatha 8. Om Vashitayai Namah (Aishanyam)।
Ashta Lakshmi Pujan
After worshiping the eight Siddhis, begin from the east direction and worship the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi in all eight directions by offering kumkum-mixed akshata while chanting each of their names-
1. Om Adyalakshmyai Namah, 2- Om Vidyalakshmyai Namah, 3- Om Saubhagyalakshmyai Namah, 4- Om Amritalakshmyai Namah, 5- Om Kamalakshmyai Namah, 6- Om Satyalakshmyai Namah, 7- Om Bhogalakshmyai Namah, 8- Om Yogalakshmyai Namah.
Incense Offering (Dhoop)
Offer incense while chanting the following mantra.
Vanaspatirosodbhuto gandhadhyah aaghneyah sarvadevaanaam dhoopoyam sumanoharah।
Pratigrihyataam। Om Kardamena praja bhoota mayi sambhava kardama।
Shriyam vasaya me kule mataram padmamalineem।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah। Dhoopamaghrapayami.
Lamp Offering (Deep)
Offer a lamp while chanting the following mantra.-
Kaaryasavartisamyuktam ghritayuktam manoharam।
Tamo naashakaram deepam grihana parameshwara।
Om Aapah srijantu snigdhani chikleeta vasa me grihe।
Nicha deveem mataram shriyam vasaya me kule।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah। Deepam darshayami.
Naivedya (Food Offering)
Offer naivedya while chanting the following mantra -
Sharkarakhanda khadyani dadhikshiraghritani cha।
Aaharam bhakshyabhojyam cha naivedyam pratigrihyataam।
Om Aardra pushkarineem pushtim pingalam padmamalineem।
Chandraam hiranmayeem Lakshmeem jatavedo ma a vaha।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah। Naivedyam nivedayami, naivedyante achamaniyam jalam samarpayami, madhye paniyam, uttarapo’shanartham hastaprakshalanartham mukhaprakshalanartham cha jalam samarpayami।
Anointing the Hands (Karodwartan)
"Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah."
Apply sandalwood paste to the hands while chanting
Seasonal Fruits (Ritufal)
Offer seasonal fruits while chanting the following mantra-
Phalena phalitam sarvam trailokyam sacharacharam।
Tasmaat phalapradaanena poornaah santu manorathah।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah। Akhand ritufalam samarpayami.
Betel Leaves & Areca Nut (Tambul-Poogiphala)
Offer betel leaves along with areca nut, cloves, and cardamom while chanting the following mantra.
Poogifalam mahaddivyam nagavallidalairyutam।
Elaa churnadisamyuktam tamboolam pratigrihyataam।
Om Aardra yah karineem yashtim suvarnaam hemamalineem ।
Suryam hiranmayeem Lakshmeem jatavedo ma a vaha।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah। Mukhavasarthe ela lavangadibhir yutam tamboolapatram poogifalam cha samarpayami ।
Offering of Dakshina (Donation)
Offer dakshina (monetary offering) as per your devotion while chanting the following mantra.
Hiranyagarbha garbhastham hemabeejam vibhavasoh ।
Anantapunyaphaladamat shantim prayachcha me ।
Om Tam ma a vaha jatavedo Lakshmeemanapagamineem ।
Yasyaam hiranyam prabhootam gavo daasyo’ashvaan vindeyam purushanaham।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah। Dakshinam samarpayami ।
Aarti (Nirajan)
Perform the aarti, sprinkle water, and wash your hands.-
Kadaligarbh sambhootam karpooram tu pradeepitam ।
Aarartikam aham kurve pashya me varado bhava ।
Chakshurd sarvalokanaam timirasya nivaranam ।
Aartikyam kalpitam bhaktya grihana parameshwari ।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah । Neerajanam samarpayami ।
Circumambulation (Pradakshina)
Perform three circumambulations around Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi while chanting the following mantra.
Yani kaani cha paapani janmaantarakritani cha ।
Tani sarvani nashyantu pradakshina pade pade.
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah । Pradakshinam samarpayami ।
Flower Offering (Pushpanjali)
Take flowers in your hands, chant the mantra, and offer them. Take flowers in your hands and recite this mantra-
Yah shuchih prayato bhootva juhuyaadajyamanvaham ।
Suktam panchadasharch cha shreekamah satatam japet ।
Om LakshmiGanapatibhyam Namah । Pushpanjalim samarpayami ।
Prayer
Vighneshwaraya Varadaya Surapriyaya Lambodaraya Sakalaya Jagaddhitaya।
Nagananaya Shrutiyajnavibhushitaya Gaurisutaya Gananatha Namo Namaste॥
Surasurendradikirita Mouktikairyuktam Sada Yattatva Padapankajam।
Paravaram Patu Varam Sumangalam Namami Bhaktya Akhilakamasiddhaye॥
Bhavani Tvam Mahalakshmih Sarvakamapradayini।
Supujita Prasanna Syan Mahalakshmi Namo’stu Te॥
Namaste Sarvadevanam Varadasi Haripriye।
Ya Gatistvatprapannanam Sa Me Bhuyat Tvadarchanat॥
Om Lakshmiganapatibhyam Namah। Prarthanapurvakam Namaskaran Samarpayami।
After offering the prayer, bow down to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Dedication
At the end of the worship, recite the following mantra while offering all the rituals and pouring water-
"Kritenanena Pujanena Lakshmi Ganapati Priyetam, Na Mama."
After worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi with all possible offerings and rituals, certain essential elements of Mahalakshmi Puja are worshipped. These include Shri Dehali Vinayak, Masipatra (inkpot), Lekhani (pen), Goddess Saraswati, Kubera, Tula-Man (balance and weights), and the lamp.
The worship sequence begins with the worship of 'Dehali Vinayak' as it symbolizes auspicious beginnings. Worshipping Dehali Vinayak brings auspiciousness to all endeavors and invokes the blessings of Lord Ganesha, ensuring that the worship is completed without obstacles. During this ritual, mantras should be chanted with deep devotion and dedication to make the worship successful and receive the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Dehali Vinayak Worship
On the walls of business establishments, auspicious and prosperity-invoking symbols such as "Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah," the Swastika sign, and "Shubh-Labh" are inscribed with vermillion or other sacred substances. Along with these sacred symbols, chant the mantra "Om Dehali Vinayakaya Namah" while offering sandalwood paste, flowers, and other worship materials with devotion.
This ritual not only invokes prosperity and auspiciousness in the establishment but also ensures success and growth in all endeavors with the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
Shri Mahakali (Inkpot) Worship
(Nowadays, in the absence of traditional inkpots, a pen is used for Mahakali worship.)
Place an ink-filled inkpot in front of Goddess Mahalakshmi on a pile of flowers and rice grains (Akshat). Then, draw a Swastika symbol on the inkpot with vermillion (Sindoor) and tie a sacred thread (Kalawa) around it. With devotion, chant the mantra "Om Shri Mahakalyai Namah" and worship Goddess Mahakali, who resides in the inkpot, using the Panchopachar or Shodashopachar method with sandalwood, flowers, and other offerings.
After completing the puja, bow down in reverence to Goddess Mahakali and sincerely pray for strength, courage, and victory in all aspects of life. Meditate upon Mahakali with full devotion, seeking her divine blessings and protection always.
"Kalike! Tvam Jaganmatar Masirupena Vartase ।
Utpanna Tvam Cha Lokanam Vyavahara Prasiddhaye ॥
Ya Kalika Rogahara Suvandya Bhaktaih Samastair Vyavahara Dakshaih ।
Janai Jarnanam Bhayahaarini Cha Sa Lokamata Mama Saukhyadastu ॥"
Lekhani (Pen) Worship
Tie a sacred thread (Mouli or Kalawa) around the pen and place it before you. Then, recite the following mantra-
"Lekhni Nirnita Purvam Brahmana Parameshthina ।
Lokanam Cha Hitarthaya Tasmattam Pujayamyaham ॥"
"Om Lekhanisthayai Devyai Namah" While chanting this sacred mantra, offer sandalwood paste, flowers, rice grains, and other worship materials to the pen with full reverence. Afterward, sincerely pray to the Goddess for wisdom, knowledge, and success in all writing and intellectual endeavors.
"Shastranam Vyavaharanam Vidyanamapnuyadyatah ।
Atastvam Pujayishyami Mama Haste Sthira Bhava ॥"
Saraswati (Ledger-Book) Worship
Panjika (Ledger Book) Worship
Mark the accounting books and business registers with a Swastika symbol using red vermillion (Roli) or saffron-infused sandalwood paste. Then, with devotion and sincerity, worship the Swastika as a representation of Goddess Saraswati.
Recite the Saraswati Vandana and meditate upon the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge to seek her divine grace:
Meditation
"Ya Kundendutusharaharadhavala Ya Shubhravastravrita ।
Ya Veenavaradandamanditakara Ya Shvetapadmasana ॥
Ya Brahmachyutashankaraprabhritibhirdevaih Sada Vandita ।
Sa Mam Patu Saraswati Bhagavati Nihsheshajadyapaha ॥
'Om Veenapustakadharinyai Shri Saraswatyai Namah' "
Kubera (Treasury) Worship
Adorn the safe or money chest with a Swastika symbol and other auspicious signs using vermilion (Roli) or saffron-infused sandalwood paste. Then, with full devotion, chant the following mantra to invoke Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the deities-
Aavahayami Deva Tvamihayahi Kripam Kuru ।
Koshm Varddhaya Nityam Tvam Pariraksha Sureshwar ॥
After the invocation, chant the sacred mantra "Om Kuberaya Namah" with devotion and perform the worship of Lord Kubera using all the available offerings as per the prescribed rituals.
At the end of the puja, offer your prayers with complete dedication and reverence in the following manner:
Dhanadaya Namastubhyam Nidhipadmadhipaya Cha ।
Bhavantu Tvatprasadena Dhanadhanyadi Sampadah ॥
After offering the prayer in this manner, place the sanctified pouch containing turmeric, coriander seeds, lotus seeds (kamalgatta), money, and durva grass with devotion in the treasury or safe, as it is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi’s wealth and prosperity.
Tula (Weighing Scale) and Measurement Worship
Mark a Swastika symbol on the weighing scale and other materials using vermillion (sindoor). Then, wrap a sacred thread (mauli) around the Swastika and meditate upon the presiding deity of the scale as follows-
Namaste Sarvadevanam Shaktitve Satyamashrita ।
Sakshibhuta Jagaddhatri Nirmita Vishvayonina ॥
After the meditation, chant the sacred mantra "Om Tuladhishthatru Devatayai Namah" while offering fragrance, rice grains (akshat), and other ritual offerings as part of the worship.
Deepmalika (Lamp) Worship
Light eleven, twenty-one, or more oil lamps and place them near Goddess Mahalakshmi. Then, perform Aarti of the divine lamp while chanting the sacred mantra "Om Deepavalyai Namah" with devotion.
During this worship, offer fragrance, flowers, and other ritual elements to seek the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
At the end of the worship, offer the following prayer:
Tvam Jyotistvam Ravishchandro Vidyudagnishcha Tarakah ।
Sarvesham Jyotisham Jyotirdipavalayai Namo Namah ॥
While performing the Deepmalika Puja, respectfully offer traditional items like oranges, sugarcane, water chestnuts, and popped rice (kheel) according to your family traditions.
Afterward, dedicate the popped rice (kheel) to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Mahalakshmi, and all other deities, seeking their blessings for happiness, prosperity, and success in life.
Finally, light all the lamps and illuminate your home with their radiance. Through this divine light, invoke auspiciousness, peace, and abundance in your household.
Thus, by performing this worship with devotion and sincerity, you invite divine grace and prosperity for yourself and your family.
Hymn (Aarti) of Goddess Lakshmi
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, (Maiya) Jai Lakshmi Mata। Tumko nisidin sevat Har-Vishnu-Dhata ॥ Om ॥
Uma, Rama, Brahmani, tum hi Jag-Mata। Surya-Chandrama dhyavat, Narad Rishi gata ॥ Om ॥
Durgaroop Niranjani, sukh-sampati-data। Jo koi tumko dhyavat, Riddhi-Siddhi-Dhan pata ॥ Om ॥
Tum Pataal-Nivasini, tum hi Shubhdata। Karma-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhavanidhi ki trata ॥ Om ॥
Jis ghar tum rahti, tah sab sadgun aata। Sab sambhav ho jata, man nahin ghabrata ॥ Om ॥
Tum bin yagya na hote, vastra na ho pata। Khan-panka vaibhav sab tumse aata ॥ Om ॥
Shubh-gun-mandir sundar, Kshirodadhi-jata। Ratna chaturdash tum bin koi nahin pata ॥ Om
Mahalakshmi (Ji) ki Aarti, jo koi nar gata । Ur anand samata, paap utar jata ॥ Om ॥
Flower Offering with Mantras
Hold lotus and other flowers in both hands, join your hands together, and recite the following mantras-
Om Yagyena Yagyamayajanta Devastani Dharmanih Prathamanyasan ।
Te Ha Nakm Mahimanah Sachanta Yatra Purva Sadhyah Santi Devah ॥
Om Rajadhirajaya Prasahya Sahine Namo Vayam Vaishravanaya Kurmahe ।
Sa Me Kaman Kamakamaya Mahan Kameshvaro Vaishravano Dadatu ॥
Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Maharajaya Namah ।
Om Svasti Samrajyam Bhaujyam Svarajyam Vairajyam Paramesthyam Rajyam Maharajyamadhipatyamayam Samantaparyayi Syat Sarvabhaumah Sarvayusha A'ntada Parardhat Prithivyai Samudraparyantaya Ekaraditi Tadapyesha Shloko'bhigito Marutah Pariveshtaro Maruttasyavasan Grihe। Avikshitasya Kamaprer Vishvede Vah Sabhasad Iti ॥
Om Vishvatashchakshuruta Vishvatomukho Vishvatobahuruta Vishvatasyaat।
Sam Bahubhyam Dhamati Sam Patatrairdhyavabhumi Janayan Deva Ekah ॥
Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnupatyai Cha Dhimahi Tanno Lakshmih Prachodayat ॥
Om Ya Shrih Svayam Sukritinam Bhavaneshvalakshmih
Papatmanam Kritadhiyan Hridayeshu Buddhih ।
Shraddha Satam Kulajanaprabhasya Lajja
Tam Tvam Natah Sma Paripalaya Devi Vishvam ॥
Om Mahalakshmyai Namah । Mantrapushpanjalim Samarpayami ।
Offer the flowers in your hands to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi with devotion.
After this, perform circumambulation (pradakshina) with reverence and prostrate (sashtang pranam) in full surrender. Then, join your hands again and humbly seek forgiveness from the deities so that you may receive their blessings and pardon for any mistakes made during the worship.
Forgiveness Prayer (Kshama-Prarthana)
Namaste Sarvadevanam Varadasi Haripriye ।
Ya Gatistvatprapannanam Sa Me Bhuyattvadarchanat ॥
Avahanam Na Janami Na Janami Visarjanam ।
Pujam Chaiva Na Janami Kshamasva Parameshwari ॥
Mantrahinam Kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Sureshwari ।
Yatpujitam Maya Devi Paripurnam Tadastu Me ॥
Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva
Tvameva Bandhushcha Sakha
TvamevaTvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva
Tvameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva ॥
Papo'ham Papakarmaham Papatma Papasambhavah ।
Trahi Mam Parameshani Sarvapapahara Bhava ॥
Aparadha Sahasrani Kriyante'har Nisham Maya ।
Dasoyamiti Mam Matva Kshamasva Parameshwari ॥
Sarasijanilaye Sarojahaste Dhavalataramshuka Gandhamalyashobhe ।
Bhagavati Harivallabhe Manojne Tribhuvanabhutikari Prasida Mahyam ॥
After bowing again with devotion, recite "Om Anena Yathashaktyarchanena Shri Mahalakshmih Prasidatu", and offer water. Thereafter, respectfully bow to gurus and elders, then distribute Charanamrit (holy water) and Prasad, so that all devotees may receive the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, most devotees worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi together. In the Sanatan tradition, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Mahalakshmi are considered inseparable, and it is believed that wherever Lord Vishnu is worshipped with devotion, the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi also remain.
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Immersion
At the end of the puja, take Akshat (sacred rice) in your hand and, except for the newly installed idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi, respectfully immerse (visarjan) all other invoked, consecrated, and worshipped deities. While offering Akshat, chant the following mantra and respectfully bid farewell to the deities, ensuring that the worship is completed with full devotion and proper rituals.
Yantu Devaganaah Sarve Poojaamaadaaya Maamakeem।
Ishtakaamasamriddhyartham Punaragamanaya Cha॥
