0 Lakshmi-Pujan

Diwali is the most loved festivals of Hindus. It is the bringer of prosperity, wealth and good luck.

In India Diwali is the festival of Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity and wealth. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visits everyone during Diwali and brings peace and prosperity to all. On the night of Diwali  "Lakshmi-Pujan" is performed in the evenings. A traditional Pujan is performed after sunset in all the homes.

Five pieces of ghee diyas are lit in front of the deities, naivedya of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess and devotional songs are sung in praise of Goddess Laxmi. After Deepawali Puja people light diyas (lamps) in their homes to usher in light and clear the darkness from the world. 

On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh are worshipped with great devotion and care. Generally, it is at night that the puja is performed. People collect all the puja items and lit up rows of diyas and candles for the puja. The puja is done to remove darkness and to usher in light of hope, knowledge and devotion. So, let us learn the perfect Diwali Pujan VIdhi.

Lakshmi-Pujan Vidhi;

First of all the puja room is cleaned. Then the idols of lord Ganesh and Lakshmiji is washed with water. Then, the idols are washed finally with the water of River Ganga for ultimate purification.

Both the gods are dressed in new bejeweled clothes and placed on their 'asana'. Lord Ganesha is placed on the right side and Lakshmiji on the left.

Then, they are offered flowers and garlands are out over them. The diyas are lighted and put in front of the deities.

 

Essentially, people light five diyas and five candles also. They light incense sticks too. "Panchamrit" is made from honey, milk, curd, sugar and ghee.

Then, 'mithais' or Diwali sweets are offered coupled with some other delicacies. With this, abir, sindhoor and haldi are also poured over the deities.

Finally, fruits and "dakshina" or cash money is offered too.

Ganesh aarti is sung accompanied with Diwali aarti for Laskmiji. And the plate of the diyas is circled around the deities.

 

Laxmi Pooja is Place Lotus and other flowers at her feet as an offering. A silver coin is placed in front of the Goddess during the puja. Now perform Aarti with flowers in hand  the general Aarti called “Om Jai Jagdish” is also sung.

      

After the aarti is finish, After Deepawali Pujan have the Prasad and go out to burst Diwali Crackers.