If you want to worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi at home this Diwali, this guide provides the complete puja vidhi with mantras. It explains the items required for Diwali Puja, how to begin the worship, and which mantras to recite while offering different puja items to the deities, all in simple language.
Along with Ganesh-Lakshmi Puja, this article also includes the procedure for performing Goddess Lakshmi's Aarti. You can refer to the list of puja items to prepare in advance and then perform the rituals in the order described.
Our aim is to help every Sanatani perform Diwali Puja at home with devotion and follow the traditional rituals in the proper manner.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the major festivals of Sanatan Dharma. It is celebrated on the Amavasya (new moon day) of the Hindu month of Kartik. Homes and temples decorated with the glow of earthen lamps add to the beauty of this festival. According to religious beliefs, Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi holds special significance on Diwali. According to Hindu traditions, the puja begins with the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri, followed by the worship of Goddess Lakshmi with mantras and traditional rituals. Devotees pray for happiness, prosperity, peace, and auspiciousness in their lives.
To perform Diwali Puja in the proper sequence, first gather all the required puja items. Use the list given below to prepare everything in advance and make your puja arrangements easier.
Worship Materials
Worship Materials: 1. Roli 2. Janeu (sacred thread) 3. Sandalwood (Chandan) 4. Vermillion (Sindoor) 5. Akshat (unbroken rice) 6. Camphor 7. Flowers 8. Garland 9. Durva grass 10. Tulsi leaves 11. Perfume (Itr) 12. Incense sticks (Dhoop) 13. Ghee (clarified butter) 14. Cotton wicks 15. Matchbox 16. Sweets 17. Fruits 18. Betel leaves 19. Betel nut (Supari) 20. Cloves 21. Cardamom 22. Kalash (sacred pot) with lid 23. Coconut 24. Red cloth (Tuna) 25. Mango leaves (Panch Pallav) 26. Ganga water 27. Wooden platform (Chowki) 28. Cloth to cover the platform 29. Milk 30. Curd 31. Honey 32. Sugar 33. Panch Meva (five dry fruits) 34. Lotus seeds (Kamal Gatta) 35. Lotus flower 36. Idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi 37. Clothes for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi 38. Puffed rice (Khile) 39. Gatte (small clay balls) 40. Earthen lamps (Diyali) 41. Seat (Asan) 42. Plate (Thali) 43. Small bowl (Katori) 44. Spoon 45. Conch shell (Shankh) 46. Bell 47. Panch Patra (five-metal vessel) 48. Sesame oil 49. Kanja (a type of grass) 50. Majith (Madder root) 51. Whole turmeric 52. Whole coriander 53. Silver coin 54. Kusha grass 55. Coins 56. Flour 57. Clean soil 58. Seven types of grains (Sapt Dhanya) including barley (Jau) 59. Herbal medicine mix (Sarvaushadhi/Satavar) 60. Sacred clay (Saptamrittika) 61. Panch Ratna (five precious stones)
Now, I hope you have gathered all the worship materials. First, begin by worshiping Goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesha.
Shri Ganeshambika Pujan Vidhi
First, thoroughly clean the worship area. Then, sprinkle Gangajal to purify the space. Draw a Swastik or a sacred design (Chowk) for the worship and lightly sprinkle Akshat (unbroken rice) over it. Place a wooden platform or a low table on it, cover it with a red cloth, and install Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri made of cow dung or clay on it. If cow dung or clay is not available, you can wrap a betel nut (supari) with a sacred thread (kalava) and establish it as Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri. If you already have an idol of Goddess Gauri at home that you worship regularly, you can install it as well. Additionally, place a ghee lamp on the right side of the platform. While installing Goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesha, ensure that their faces are directed towards the east or north. Now, sit on a purified seat in such a way that your face is also towards the east or north. If you are performing the worship with your wife, have her sit on your right side, and then begin the worship.
Purification (Pavitrikaran)-
While chanting the following mantra, sprinkle water on yourself to purify yourself:
"Om punantu ma dev janah punantu manasa dhiyah। Punantu vishwabhutani jatavedah puni hi ma॥"
"Om apavitrah pavitro va sarvavastham gato’pi va। Yah smaret pundarikaksham sa bahyabhyantarah shuchih॥"
Achaman (Sipping Holy Water)-
After purification, take water in your right hand and sip it three times from the base of your palm (Rishi Tirth) while reciting the following mantra:
Om Keshavaya Namah। Om Narayanaya Namah। Om Madhavaya Namah।
After this, chant:
Om Hrishikeshaaya Namah।
and wash your hands to purify them.
Wearing the Sacred Ring (Pavitri Dharan)-
After purifying your hands, wear a sacred ring made of two strands of Kusha grass on the ring finger of your right hand and three strands on the ring finger of your left hand. Alternatively, you may wear a gold ring on your right hand.
While touching the sacred ring, recite the following mantra:
"Om pavitratre sttho vaishnavyo savitur vah prasava utt punammyachhidrena pavitrena suryasya rashmibhih।
Tasya te pavitrapate pavitraputasya yattvamah pune tachchheyam॥"
Asana Shuddhi (Purification of the Seat)-
After purifying yourself, sprinkle water on your seat while reciting the following mantra or touch the seat with both hands to purify it.
"Om Prithvi tvaya dhrita loka devi tvam Vishnuna dhrita। Tvam cha dharaya maam devi pavitram kuru chasanam॥"
Tilak Dharan (Applying the Sacred Mark)-
Using Roli (red sacred powder) and Akshat (unbroken rice), apply a tilak on the forehead of the yajman (the person performing the ritual). If you are performing the puja yourself, apply the tilak on your own forehead while reciting the following mantra:
"Om Aditya Vasavo Rudra Vishwedeva Marudganah। Tilakam tu prayacchhantu dharmakamartha siddhaye॥
Shikha Bandhan (Tying the Sacred Hair Knot)-
After applying the tilak, tie your Shikha (sacred hair knot) while reciting the following mantra. If you do not have a Shikha, simply touch the spot where it would be.
"Om Chidroopini Mahamaye Divyatejah Samanvite।Tishtha Devi Shikhamadhye Tejo Vriddhim Kurushva Me॥"
Swasti Vachan (Chanting for Auspiciousness)
The Yajman (host) should take Akshat (unbroken rice) and flowers in their hand and listen to the Vedic Swasti Path recited by Brahmins or chant it themselves.
"Om Aa No Bhadrah Kratavo Yantu Vishwato’Adabdhaso Aparitas Ud Bhiddah।
Deva No Yatha Sadamidridhe Asannapprayuvo Rakshitaro Dive Dive॥" (1)
"Devaanaam Bhadraa Sumati Rrjuyatam Devaanam Raatirabhi No Nivartatam।
Devaanam Sakhyamupasedimaa Vayam Deva Na Ayuh Pratirantu Jeevase॥" (2)"
Taan Purvayaa Nivida Hummahe Vayam Bhagammritramaditindakshamasridhim।
Aryyamanam Varunam Somamashvina Saraswati Nah Subhaga Mayaskarat॥" (3)
"Tanno Vato Mayobhu Vaatu Bheshajam Tanmata Prithivi Tatpita Dyauh।
Tadagra Vaanah Somasuto Mayobhuvastadashvina Shrnutam Dhishnya Yuvam॥" (4)
"Tameeshananjagatastasthushaspatim Dhiyanjinvamavase Hummahe Vayam।
Pusha No Yatha Vedasamasad Vridhe Rakshita Payuradabdhah Swastaye॥" (5)
"Swasti Na Indro Vriddhashravah Swasti Nah Pusha Vishwavedah।
Swastinah Tarkshyo Arishtanemih Swastino Brihaspatirdadhatu॥" (6)
"Prishadashva Marutah Prishnnimatarah Shubham Yyavano Vvidatheshu Jagmayah।
Agnijihva Manavah Surachakshaso Vishve No Deva Avasagamanhi॥" (7)
"Bhadram Karnebhi Shrunuyama Deva Bhadram Pashyemakshabhiryajatrah।
Sthirairangaih Tushtuvagam Sastanubhih Vyashemahi Devahitam Yadayuh॥" (8)
"Shatamin Nu Sharado Anti Deva Yatra Nashchakra Jarasam Tanunam।
Putraso Yatra Pitaro Bhavanti Ma No Madhyari Rishat Ayurganto॥" (9)
"Aditirdyauraditirantariksham Aditirmata Sa Pita Sa Putrah।
Vishve Deva Aditih Panchajana Aditirjatam Aditirjanitvam॥" (10)
"Dyauh Shantirantariksham Shantih Prithivi Shantirapah Shantiroshadhayah Shantih।
Vanaspatayah Shantirvishve Devah Shantirbrahma Shantih Sarvam Shantih Shantireva Shantih Sa Ma Shantiredhi॥" (11)
"Yato Yatah Samihase Tato No Abhayankuru। Shannah Kuru Prajabhyo Abhayannah Pashubhhyah॥" (12)
"Vishvani Deva Savitar Duritani Parasuva। Yadbhadram Tanna Asuva॥" (13)
"Sushantirbhavatu Sarvarishtashantirbhavatu॥"
After completing the Swasti Vachan, offer the Akshat and flowers in your hand to Lord Ganesh.
Now, take Akshat (unbroken rice) in your left hand and while chanting the following mantras, offer the Akshat with your right hand to Lord Ganesh and Goddess Gauri.
"Shriman Mahaganadhipataye Namah। Lakshmi Narayanabhyam Namah। Uma Maheshwarabhyam Namah। Vani Hiranyagarbhabhyam Namah। Shachi Purandarabhyam Namah। Matripitri Charankamalebhyo Namah। Ishtadevtabhyo Namah। Kuladevtabhyo Namah।
Gramadevtabhyo Namah। Vastudevtabhyo Namah। Sthanadevtabhyo Namah। Sarvebhyo Devebhyo Namah। Sarvebhyo Brahmane Bhyo Namah। Etat Karma Pradhanadevtabhyo Namah। Siddhi Buddhisahitaya Shriman Mahaganadhipataye Namah॥"
Mangal Shloka Path (Auspicious Verses Recitation)
Take Akshat (unbroken rice) and flowers, and while reciting the Mangalpath, remember Lord Ganesha along with your other beloved deities.
Om Sumukhashchaikadantashcha Kapilo Gajakarṇakah।Lambodarashcha Vikato Vighnanasho Vinayakah॥1॥
Dhoomraketur Ganadhyaksho Bhalachandro Gajananah। Dwadashaitani Namani Yah Pathechhrunuyadapi॥2॥
Vidyarambhe Vivaahe Cha Praveshe Nirgame Tatha। Sangrame Sankate Chaiva Vighnastasya Na Jayate॥3॥
Shuklambaradharam Devam Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam। Prasannavadanam Dhyayet Sarvavighnopashantaye॥4॥
Abhipsitarthasiddhyartham Poojito Yah Suraasuraih। Sarvavighnaharastasmai Ganadhipataye Namah॥5॥
Sarvamangala-Mangalye Shive Sarvartha-Sadhike!। Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani! Namo’stu Te॥6॥
Sarvada Sarvakaryeshu Naasti TeshamaMangalam। Yesham Hridhistho Bhagavan Mangalayatanam Harih॥7॥
Tadeva Lagnam Sudinam Tadeva Taarabalam Chandrabalam Tadeva। Vidya Balam Daiva Balam Tadeva Lakshmipate Te’nghriyugam Smarami॥8॥
Labhastesham Jayastesham Kutastesham Parajayah। Yesham Indivarashyamo Hridayastho Janardanah॥9॥
Yatra Yogeshwarah Krishno Yatra Partho Dhanurdharah। Tatra Shrirvijayo Bhutirdhruva Neetirmatirmama॥10॥
Ananyashchintayanto Mam Ye Janah Paryupasate। Tesham Nityabhiyuktanam Yogakshemam Vahamyaham॥11॥
Smriteh Sakala-Kalyanam Bhajanam Yatra Jayate। Purusham Tamajam Nityam Vrajami Sharanam Harim॥12॥
Sarveshvarambha-Karyeshu Trayastrihuvaneshvarah। Deva Dishantu Nah Siddhim Brahmeshna-Janardanah॥13॥
Vishvesham Madhavam Dundhim Dandapanim Cha Bhairavam। Vande Kashim Guhaam Gangam Bhavanim Mani-Karnikam॥14॥
Vakratunda! Mahakaya! Kotisurya Samaprabha!। Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva! Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada॥15॥
|| Shrimann Mahaganadhipataye Namah ||
(Now, offer Akshat (unbroken rice) and flowers to Lord Ganesha with devotion.)
Now, take betel leaf, betel nut, sandalwood paste, Akshat, flowers, water, and offer Dakshina (donation) as per your devotion, and make the following Sankalpa (vow/intention).
Sankalpa (vow/intention)
Om Vishnuh Vishnuh Vishnuh. Shrimad Bhagavato Mahapurushasya Vishnoragya Pravartamanasya brahmano dvitiyaparardhe shri shvetavaraha-Kalpe vaivasvata-Manvantare ashtavimshatitame Kaliyuge kali-prathamacharane jambudvipe bharatvarshe Aryavartaikadeshe amukha Pradeshe (The name of the state where the Sankalpa is being taken, such as "In Uttar Pradesh".) .............. (Name of the district) Amukha Mandalantargat. .............. (A specific location) parikshetre/Grame (village)/Kshetre (dirstic) .............. (Vikram Samvat (a Hindu calendar era))…….Vaikramabde............ (Name of the Samvat (Era)). ............. Samvatsare (Year)............. Ayane (Solstice period)............. Ritu (Season)............. Mase (Month)……….Shukla/Krishna Paksh (Waxing/Waning Phase of the Moon)……....... Tithau (Date)............. Vasare (day)............ Nakshatre (constellation)............. Yoge (planetary combination)............. Karane (half of the tithi)............. Rashi Sthite Surye(When the Sun is positioned in the Zodiac Sign)............ Rashi Sthite Chandre (When the Moon is positioned in the Zodiac Sign)............ Rashi Sthite Guru (When Jupiter is positioned in the Zodiac Sign) Pratah/Sayankale (In the morning / In the evening)………Gotra(Lineage).....Sharma/Verma/Guptah. Aham Shruti-Smriti-Puranokta-Phalapraptyartham mama Sakutumbasya Sapariwarasya. Kshema-Sthairya-Ayur-Arogya-Aishwarya-Abhivriddhyartham daihika-daivika-adhibhautika-trividhatapa-shamanartham dharma-artha-kama-moksha-chaturvidha-purushartha-Phalavaptaye nitya-kalyanalabhaya shri bhagavat-priityartha........... (The name of the task for which Ganesh Puja is being performed). Karmaham Karishye.Tadangatvena Nirvighnata Siddhyartham Ganeshadi Devanam Pujanam Cha Karishye.
While taking the Sankalpa, place the Dakshina (Donation) and other offerings in front of Lord Ganesha.
Bhoomi Pujan (Worship of the Earth)-
Now, recite the following mantra and offer sandalwood paste, rice grains (Akshat), and flowers to the earth:
Om Syona Prithivi No Bhavanrikshara Niveshini। Yachchhanah Sharma Saprathah।।
Aadhar Shaktyai Prithivyai Namah. Sarvopachararthe Gandhakshata Pushpani Samarpayami.
Deep Pujan (Worship of the Sacred Lamp)-
Now, recite the following mantra while offering sandalwood, rice grains, and flowers near the ghee lamp placed in the northeast (Ishaan) direction:
Bho Deep Devarupastvam Karmasakshi Hyavighnakrit। Yavat Karma Samaptih Syat Tavat Tvam Susthiro Bhava।।
Deepastha Devatayai Namah।Sarvopachararthe Gandhakshata-Pushpani Samarpayami।।
Ganesh-Gauri Avahan (Invocation of Lord Ganesha & Goddess Gauri)-
Take rice grains and flowers in your hands and invoke Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri:
Om Gananantva Ganapati Gum Havamahe Priyanantva Priyapati Gum Havamahe Nidhinantva Nidhipati Gum Havamahe Vvaso Mama।
Ahamajani Garbhadhamatvamajasi Garbhadham।।
Om Ambe 'Ambike 'Ambalike Na Ma Nayati Kashchan।Sasastyashvakah Subhadrikankampilavasinim।।
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah Ganesha’Ambikabhyam Namah. Dhyanarthe Pushpakshatam Samarpayami.
Pratishtha (Establishment of the Deity)-
Touch Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri and sprinkle Akshat (rice grains) on them to establish their divine presence.
Om Mano Jyutirjushatamajjyasya Brihaspatiryajnamimam Tanotvarishtam Yagyam Gum Samimam Dadhatu।
Vishwedeva Sa Iha Madayantam Om Pratishtha।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Ganeshambike Supratisthite Varade Bhavetam।।
Asana (Offering of a Seat)-
Offer flowers as a seat for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Om Purusha Evedam gum Sarvam vyadbhutam Yaccha Bhavyam। Utaamritatvasya Eshano Yadannenaatirohati।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Asanam Samarpayami। Asanarthe Pushpani Samarpayami।।
Paadya (Washing of the Feet)-
Pour a small amount of water near the feet of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri as a symbolic offering for washing their feet.
Om Etavanasya Mahimato Jyayanashcha Purushah। Paado’sya Vishva Bhutani Tripadasyamritam Divi।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Paadyam Samarpayami।।
Arghya (Offering Water for Hand Wash)-
Take a clean vessel filled with water, sandalwood, Akshat (rice grains), flowers, and fruits, and offer it as Arghya (sacred water for washing hands).
Om Tripadurdhva Udaithpurushah Paado’syehabhavatpunah। Tato Vishvang Vyakkramatsashanaanashane Abhi।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Arghyam Samarpayami।।
Achamaniyam (Purification by Sipping Water)-
For Achaman (ritual purification), pour two spoonfuls of water in front of Goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesha while reciting the following mantra.
Om Tato Viradajayata Virajo Adhi Purushah। Sa Jato Atyarichyata Pashchad Bhumimatho Purah।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Achamanam Samarpayami।।
Bathing
Offer one spoonful of water for the ritual bath of Goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesha while reciting the following mantra.
Om Tasmadyajnat Sarvahutah Sambhritam Prishadajyam। Pashustanshchakre Vayavyanaran Yaggramyashcha Ye।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Snanam Samarpayami।। ।
Panchamrit Snanam
After the water bath, bathe them with Panchamrit while reciting the following mantra.
Panchamritam Maya’anitam Payo Dadhi Ghritam Madhu। Sharkara Cha Samayuktam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Panchamrit Snanam Samarpayami।।
Shuddhodaka Snanam (Bathing with Pure Water)-
After the Panchamrit bath, recite the following mantra and bathe them again with pure water.
Gange Cha Yamune Chaiva Godavari Sarasvati। Narmade Sindhu Kaveri Jale’smin Sannidhim Kuru।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Shuddhodaka Snanam Samarpayami।।
Vastra (Offering of Clothing)
After bathing, offer one garment each to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri. If a garment is unavailable, offer a sacred thread (Raksha Sutra).
Sheet-Vatoshna-Santranam Lajjaya Rakshanam Param। Dehalankaranam Vastramatah Shantim Prayachchha Me।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Vastram Samarpayami। Vastrante Dvirachamanam Samarpayami।।
After offering the garment, pour two spoonfuls of water.
Yajnopavit (Sacred Thread Offering)
Offer a sacred thread (Janeu) to Lord Ganesha with devotion.
Navabhis Tantubhir Yuktam Trigunam Devatamayam। Upavitam Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshwara।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganapataye Namah, Yajnopavitam Samarpayami।।
After offering the sacred thread, pour two spoonfuls of water again.
Upavastra (Additional Garment Offering)
Again, offer an additional garment to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri while reciting the following mantra. If a garment is unavailable, offer a sacred thread (Raksha Sutra).
Om Sujato Jyotisha Sah Sharma Varutham Asadatsvah। Vaso Agne Vishvarupa Gum Samvyayasva Vibhavaso।।
Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Upavastram Samarpayami। Upavastrante Dvirachamanam Samarpayami।।
After offering the additional garment, pour two spoonfuls of water again.
Chandan (Sandalwood Paste Application)
Now, respectfully apply sandalwood paste to Lord Ganesha and kumkum (vermilion) to Goddess Gauri.
Om Tvaam Gandharva Akhanas Tvaam Indras Tvaam Brihaspatih। Tvaam Oshadhe Somo Raja Viddhany Akshmadam Uchchyat।।
Shri-Khandam Chandanam Divyam Gandhadhyam Sumano-Haram। Vilepanam Surashreshtha! Chandanam Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Gandham Samarpayami।।
Akshata (Offering of Sacred Rice Grains)-
Offer unbroken rice grains mixed with sandalwood and kumkum.
Akshatashcha Surashreshthah Kunkumaktah Sushobhitah। Maya Nivedita Bhaktya Grihana Parameshwara।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Akshatan Samarpayami।।
Pushpa (Offering of Flowers & Garland)
Offer fragrant flowers and garlands to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Malyadini Sugandhini Malyatyadini Vai Prabho। Maya-Ahritani Pushpani Pujartham Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Pushpani Pushpamalam Cha Samarpayami।।
Durva (Offering of Sacred Grass)-
Offer twenty-one tender Durva grass blades to Lord Ganesha. Do not offer Durva to Goddess Gauri.
Durvakuran Suharitan-Amritan Mangala-Pradan। Aaneetanstava Pujartham Grihana Gananayak।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganapataye Namah, Durvankuran Samarpayami।।
Sindoor (Vermilion Application)-
Apply sindoor (vermilion) to both Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Sindooram Shobhanam Raktam Saubhagyam Sukhavardhanam।
Shubhadam Kamadam Chaiva Sindooram Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Sindooram Vilepayami।।
Abir, Gulal & Other Fragrant Powders
Sprinkle abir (colored powder) and gulal on Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Nana-Parimalair-Dravyair-Nirmitam Churnam-Uttamam।
Abir-Naamakam Churnam Gandham Charu Pragrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Nana-Parimal-Dravyani Samarpayami।।
Sugandhit Dravya (Fragrant Essence)-
Apply attar (fragrance) to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam।
Urvarukam-Iva Bandhanan Mrityor-Mukshiya Mamritat।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Sugandhit Dravyani Samarpayami।।
Dhoop (Incense Offering)-
Offer dhoop (incense stick or fragrant smoke) to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Vanaspatirasodbhuto Gandhadhyo Gandhamuttamah।
Aghreyah Sarvadevanam Dhoopo-Ayam Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Dhoopam Aghrapayami।।
Deep (Offering of Light)
Wave a lit lamp in front of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Om Agnijjyotirjyotiragnih Swaha Suryo-Jjyotirjyotih Suryah Swaha।
Agnir-Varcho Jyotir-Varchah Swaha Suryo Varcho Jyotir-Varchah Swaha। Jyotih Suryah Suryo Jyotih Swaha।।
Sajyam Cha Varti-Samyuktam Vahnina Yojitam Maya। Deepam Grihana Devesh! Trailokya-Timira-Apaham।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Deepam Darshayami।।
Naivedyam (Offering of Food)
After showing the lamp, wash your hands and offer various sweets and delicacies.-
Sharkara-Khanda-Khadyani Dadhi-Ksheera-Ghritani Cha। Aaharam Bhakshya-Bhojyam Cha Naivedyam Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Pranaya Swaha। Om Apanaya Swaha। Om Vyanaya Swaha। Om Udanaya Swaha। Om Samanaya Swaha।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Naivedyam Nivedayami।
Achamaniyam Samarpayami, Madhye Paniyam Uttaraposhanam Samarpayami।।
Karodwartan (Sandalwood Application on Hands)-
Sprinkle sandalwood paste on both hands.
Chandanam Malayodbhutam Karodwartanakam Deva! Kasturyadi-Samanvitam, Grihana Parameshwara!।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Chandanen Karodwartanam Samarpayami।।
Ritufal (Seasonal Fruits Offering)
Offer various seasonal fruits to Goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesha.
Idam Phalam Maya Deva Sthapitam Puratas-Tava। Tena Me Saphala-Vaptir-Bhavejjanmani Janmani।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Ritufalani Samarpayami।।
Tambool (Betel Leaf Offering)-
Offer betel leaf with betel nut, clove, and cardamom.
Poogi-Phalam Mahaddivyam Nagavalli-Dalairyutam। Eladi-Churna-Samyuktam Tamboolam Pratigrihyatam।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Mukhvasarthe Poogiphal-Tamboolam Samarpayami।।
Dakshina (Offering of Money)-
Offer dakshina (monetary offering) as per your devotion.
Hiranyagarbha-Garbhastham Hemabeejam Vibhavaso।
Ananta-Punya-Phaladamatash Shantim Prayaccha Me।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Dakshinam Samarpayami।।
Pradakshina (Circumambulation)-
Perform three circumambulations around Lord Ganesha.
Om Ye Tirthani Pracharanti Srukahasta Nishanginah। Tesha Gung Sahasrayojane’va Dhannavani Tanmasi।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Pradakshinam Samarpayami।।
Pushpanjali (Offering of Flowers)-
Take flowers in your hands, recite the mantra, and offer them.
Om Yagnena Yagnamayajanta Devastani Dharmani Prathamanyasan।
Te Ha Nakama Mahimanah Sachanta Yatra Purve Saddhayah Santi Devah।।
Nana Sugandhi Pushpani Yatha-Kalodbhavani Cha। Pushpanjalir-Maya Datta Grihana Parameshwara!।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Ganeshambikabhyam Namah, Pushpanjalim Samarpayami।।
Vishesh Arghya (Special Water Offering)-
Take a copper vessel filled with water, sandalwood, fragrance, rice, flowers, fruits, durva grass, and dakshina. Hold the vessel in your hands and offer the special arghya while reciting the mantra.
Om Raksha Raksha Ganadhyaksha! Raksha Trailokya Rakshaka!।
Bhaktanamabhayam Karta Trata Bhava Bhavarnavat।।1।।
Dvaimatura! Kripasindho! Shaanmaturagraja Prabho!।
Varadas-Tvam Varam Dehi Vanchitam Vanchitarthada!।
Anena Saphalargyena Phalado’stu Sada Mama।।2।।
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Shri Manmaha-Ganadhipataye Namah, Vishesharghyam Samarpayami।।
After offering Arghya, pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.
Ganesh Prayer
Vighneshwaraya Lambodaraya Surapriyaya, Varadaya Sakalaya Jagaddhitaya।
Nagananaya Shrutiyajnavibhushitaya, Gaurisutaya Gananatha! Namo Namaste।।1।।
Gauri Prayer
Yah Shrih Svayam Sukritinam Bhavaneshvalakshmih,
Papatmanam Kritadhiyan Hridayeshu Buddhih।
Shraddha Satam Kulajanaprabhasya Lajja,
Tam Tvam Natah Sma Paripalaya Devi Vishvam।।1।।
After completing the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Ambika, proceed with the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi. This Ganesh-Lakshmi Puja is primarily performed during the Diwali festival and is also conducted at business establishments and commercial premises. Now, let us begin the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi with devotion and reverence.
Shri Ganesha-Mahalakshmi Worship
First, place the idol of Goddess Lakshmi to the right of Lord Ganesha and begin the worship while reciting the mantras as per the procedure given below-
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 Dadhikraavṇo 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)–
Apply sandalwood paste to the hands while chanting
"Om Lakshmi Ganapatibhyam Namah."
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 ।
After offering flowers, pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
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."
The Ganesh-Lakshmi Puja is now complete.
You may proceed with Goddess Lakshmi's Aarti and offer a prayer seeking forgiveness for any mistakes made during the worship. This is the Vedic method of worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. If your family follows any additional traditional rituals or offers specific items during the puja, you may perform them according to your family customs and traditions.
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.
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॥
Thus, the worship of Lord Shri Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi is completed with devotion and according to the prescribed rituals. At the end of the puja, perform the Aarti, seek forgiveness for any mistakes made during the worship, and pray for the happiness, prosperity, peace, and well-being of your family.
According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali with faith and devotion is considered auspicious and is associated with prayers for happiness, prosperity, peace, and well-being in the home. May the blessings of Lord Shri Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi always be upon you, and may your life be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Warm Diwali wishes to everyone from Team Sanatan Jyoti!
