We are giving detailed Lakshmi Puja Vidhi during Diwali.

For Diwali Puja people

should buy the new Pratima () of Maha Lakshmi. This Puja Vidhi is given for
new Pratima or Murti ( ) of Shri Lakshmi. The given Puja Vidhi includes all sixteen
steps of worship which is known as Shodashopachara Puja ( ).

1. Dhyana ()

Puja should begin with the meditation of Bhagawati Lakshmi. Dhyan should
be done in front of already installed Shri Lakshmi statue in front of you.
Following Mantra should be chanted while meditating on Bhagawati Shri
Lakshmi.

Shri Lakshmi Puja during Diwali

Ya Sa Padmasanastha Vipul-Kati-Tati Padma-Patrayatakshi,

Gambhirartav-Nabhih Stana-Bhara-Namita Shubhra-Vasttariya
Ya Lakshmirdivya-Roopairmani-Gana-Khachitaih Svapita Hema-Kumbhaih,
Sa Nityam Padma-Hasta Mam Vasatu Grihe Sarva-Maangalya-Yukta

Mantra Translation - Bhagawati Lakshmi, Who sits on the Lotus flower,

Who has beautiful and big eyes like lotus petals, Who has broad waist and
deep circular navel, Who is bowed with bosom weight and decorated with
upper garment made of beautiful cloth, Who has taken bath with divine
 golden-pitchers encrusted with jewels, O lotus-armed Shri Lakshmi, please
dwell in my home forever with all fortune and good luck for me.

2. Aavahan ()

After Dhyan of Shri Bhagwati Lakshmi, one should chant following Mantra in
front of the Murti, by showing Aavahan Mudra (Aavahan Mudra is formed by
joining both palms and folding both thumbs inwards).

Aagachchha Dev-Deveshi! Tejomayi Maha-Lakshmi!

Kriyamanam Maya Pujaam, Grihaan Sur-Vandite!

Shri Lakshmi-Devi Aavahayami

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! O splendid Maha Devi Lakshmi!

Worshipped by Gods! Please come and accept the Puja offered by
me. Thus, I invoke Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

3. Pushpanjali Asana ( )

After Shri Lakshmi has been invoked, take five flowers in Anjali (by joining
palm of both hands) and leave them in front of the Murti to offer seat to Shri
Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Nana-Ratna-Samayuktam, Karta-Swar-Vibhushitam
Aasanam Dev-Devesh! Preetyartham Prati-Grihyataam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Aasanarthe Panch-Pushpani Samarpayami

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! Please take the seat which is

decorated with gold and various types of jewels for my pleasure. Thus, I
offer five flowers for the seat of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.
4. Swagat ()

After offering flowers-made seat to Shri Bhagawati Lakshmi, chant following

Mantra with folded hands to welcome Shri Lakshmi.

Shri Lakshmi-Devi! Swagatam

Mantra Translation - O Devi, Lakshmi! I welcome you.

5. Padya ()

After welcoming Shri Lakshmi offer Her water to wash the feet while chanting
following Mantra.

Padyam Grihaan Deveshi, Sarva-Kshema-Samarthe, Bhoh!

Bhaktya Samarpitam Devi, Maha-Lakshmi! Namoastu Te

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Padyam Namah

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods, who is capable of doing all

sorts of welfare! I offer the water to wash the feet with full devotion,
please accept it. O Maha-Devi, Lakshmi! I pay my obeisance to you. Thus,
it is the water to wash the feet of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi and I greet Her.

6. Arghya ( )

After Padya offering, offer water to Shri Lakshmi for head Abhishekam while
chanting following Mantra.
 Namaste Dev-Deveshi! Namaste Kamal-Dharini!
Namaste Shri Maha-Lakshmi, Dhanada-Devi! Arghyam Grihaan
Gandha-Pushpakshatairyuktam, Phal-Dravya-Samanvitam
Grihaan Toyamarghyarthan, Parameshwari Vatsale!

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Arghyam Swaha

Mantra Translation - O Shri Lakshmi! I greet You. I salute the Goddess of

Gods who adorns the Lotus flower! O Goddess of wealth! I salute you.
Please accept the water for head Abhishekam. O welfare-doing supreme
Goddess! Please accept the water, mixed with Chandan, flower and rice for
head Abhishekam along with fruit and other liquids. Thus, I deliver Arghya
for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

7. Snana ()

After Arghya offering, offer water to Shri Lakshmi for the bath while chanting
following Mantra.

Gangasaraswatirevapayoshninarmadajalaih
Snapitasi Maya Devi Tatha Shantim Kurushva Me
Adityavarne Tapasoadhijato Vanaspatistava Vrikshoatha Bilvah
Tasya Phalani Tapasa Nudantu Mayantarayashcha Bahya Alakshmih

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Jalasnanam Samarpayami

8. Panchamrita Snana ()

After Snanam, offer Panchamrita bath to Shri Lakshmi while chanting

following Mantra.

Dadhi Madhu Ghratashchaiva Payashcha Sharkarayutam

Panchamritam Samanitam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam
Om Panchanadyah Saraswatimapiyanti Sasrotasah
Saraswati Tu Panchadhasodeshebhavat Sarit

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Panchamritasnanam Samarpayami

9. Gandha Snana ()

Now offer scent bath to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Om Malayachalasambhutam Chandanagarusambhavam
Chandanam Devadeveshi Snanartham Pratigrihyatam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Gandhasnanam Samarpayami

10. Shuddha Snana ( )

After Gandhasnanam, offer bath to Shri Lakshmi with pure water while
chanting following Mantra.
 Mandakinyastu Yadvari Sarvapapaharam Shubham
Tadidam Kalpitam Tubhyam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Shuddhodakasnanam Samarpayami

11. Vastra ()

Now offer Moli () as new clothes to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following
Mantra.

Divyambaram Nutanam Hi Kshaumam Tvatimanoharam

Diyamanam Maya Devi Grihana Jagadambike
Upaitu Mam Devasakhah Kirtishch Manina Saha
Pradurbhuto Surashtreasmin Kirtimriddhi Dadatu Me

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Vastram Samarpayami

12. Madhuparka ()

Now offer honey and milk to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Om Kapilam Dadhi Kundendudhavalam Madhusamyutam

Swarnapatrasthitam Devi Madhuparkam Grihana Bhoh
 Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Madhuparkam Samarpayami

13. Abhushana ()

After Madhuparkam offering, offer jewelery to Shri Lakshmi while chanting

following Mantra.

Ratnakankada Vaiduryamuktaharayutani Cha

Suprasannena Manasa Dattani Swikurushwa Me
Kshuptipapasamalam Jyeshthamalakshmim Nashayamyaham
Abhutimasamriddhim Cha Sarvannirnuda Me Grahat

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Abhushanani Samarpayami

14. Raktachandana ()

After Abhushana offering, offer red sandalwood to Shri Lakshmi while

chanting following Mantra.

Om Raktachandanasammishram Parijatasamudbhavam
Maya Dattam Grihanashu Chandanam Gandhasamyutam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Raktachandanam Samarpayami

15. Sindoor ( )

Now offer vermilion to Shri Lakshmi for Tilak while chanting following Mantra.
 Om Sinduram Raktavarnashcha Sinduratilakapriye
Bhaktya Dattam Maya Devi Sinduram Pratigrihyatam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Sinduram Samarpayami

16. Kumkuma ( )

Now offer Kumkuma as symbol of Akhand Saubhagya to Shri Lakshmi while

chanting following Mantra.

Om Kumkumam Kamadam Divyam Kumkumam Kamarupinam

Akhandakamasaubhagyam Kumkumam Pratigrihyatam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Kumkumam Samarpayami

17. Abira-Gulala ()

Now offer auspicious Abira-Gulala to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following

Mantra.

Abirashcha Gulalam Cha Chova-Chandanameva Cha

Shringarartham Maya Dattam Grihana Parameshwari

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Abiragulalam Samarpayami

18. Sugandhitadravya ()
 Now offer scent to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Om Tailani Cha Sugandhini Dravyani Vividhani Cha

Maya Dattani Lepartham Grihana Parameshwari

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Sugandhita Tailam Samarpayami

19. Akshata ()

Offer unbroken rice to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Akshatashcha Surashreshtha Kumkumaktah Sushobhitah

Maya Nivedita Bhaktya Pujartham Pratigrihyatam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Akshatan Samarpayami

20. Gandha-Samarpan/Chandan-Samarpan (-/-

)

Offer Chandan to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Shri-Khanda-Chandanam Divyam, Gandhaadayam Sumanoharam

Vilepanam Maha-Lakshmi! Chandanam Prati-Grihyataam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Chandanam Samarpayami

 Mantra Translation - O Maha Lakshmi! Please accept delightful and
aromatic sandal paste to anoint the body. Thus, I offer sandal paste to
Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

21. Pushpa-Samarpan (-)

Offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Yatha-Prapta-Ritu-Pushpaih, Vilva-Tulasi-Dalaishcha!
Pujayaami Maha-Lakshmi! Prasida Me Sureshwari!

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Pushpam Samarpayami

Mantra Translation - O Maha Lakshmi! I worship You with available

seasonal flowers, Vilva and basil-leaves. O Goddess of Gods! Please shower
me with your blessings. Thus I offer flowers for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

22. Anga-Pujan (-)

Now worship those Gods who are body parts of Shri Bhagawati Lakshmi
itself. For that take Gandha, Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them
near to Shri Lakshmi Murti with right hand while chanting following
Mantra(s).
 Om Chapalaayai Namah Padau Pujayami
Om Chanchalayai Namah Janunee Pujayami
Om Kamalayai Namah Katim Pujayami
Om Katyaayanyai Namah Naabhim Pujayami
Om Jaganmatrai Namah Jatharam Pujayami
Om Vishwa-Vallabhaayai Namah Vaksha-Sthalam Pujayami
Om Kamala-Vaasinyai Namah Hastou Pujayami
Om Kamala-Patrakshyai Namah Netra-Trayam Pujayami
Om Shriyai Namah Shirah Pujayami

23. Ashta-Siddhi Puja (- )

Now worship Ashta-Siddhi near to Shri Lakshmi. For that take Gandha,
Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them near to Shri Lakshmi Murti
with right hand while chanting following Mantra(s).

Om Animne Namah Om Mahimne Namah

Om Garimne Namah Om Laghimne Namah
Om Praptyai Namah Om Prakaamyai Namah
Om Ishitaayai Namah Om Vashitaayai Namah

24. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja (- )

After Ashta-Siddhi Puja, perform Ashta-Lakshmi Puja, near the Pratima of

Maha Lakshmi. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja should be performed with Akshata,
Chandan and flowers while chanting following Mantra -

Om Aadhya-Lakshmyai Namah Om Vidhya-Lakshmyai Namah

Om Saubhagya-Lakshmyai Namah Om Amrit-Lakshmyai Namah
 Om Kamalakshyai Namah Om Satya-Lakshmyai Namah
Om Bhoga-Lakshmyai Namah Om Yoga-Lakshmyai Namah

25. Dhoop-Samarpan (-)

Now offer Dhoop to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Vanaspati-Rasodbhuto Gandhaadhyah Sumanoharah

Aaghreyah Sarva-Devanaam, Dhupoayam Prati-Grihyataam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Dhoopam Samarpayami

Mantra Translation - Please accept this beautiful, charming, aromatic

Dhoop which is made of trees sap and qualified for inhaling by all
Gods. Thus, I offer Dhoop for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

26. Deep-Samarpan (-)

Now offer Deep to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Sajyam Varti-Sanyuktam Cha, Vahnina Yojitam Mayaa,

Deepam Grihaan Deveshi! Trailokya-Timirapaham
Bhaktya Deepam Prayachchhaami, Shri Lakshmyai Paratparaayai
Trahi Maam Niryaad Ghoraad, Deepoayam Prati-Grihyataam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Deepam Samarpayami

 Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! Please accept the lamp with
Ghee and lighten by me with cotton-wick, which can remove darkness from
three worlds. I offer the lamp to superior to the superior Shri Lakshmi-Devi
with full devotion. Thus, I offer Deepak for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

27. Naivedhya-Samarpan (-)

Now offer Naivedhya to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Sharkara-Khanda-Khadyaani, Dadhi-Ksheera-Ghritaani Cha

Aaharo Bhakshya-Bhojyam Cha, Naivedhyam Prati-Grihyataam

Yathamshatah Shri Lakshmyai-Devyai Naivedhyam Samarpayami

Om Pranaya Swaha Om Apanaya Swaha
Om Samanaya Swaha Om Udanaya Swaha Om Vyanaya Swaha

Mantra Translation - Please accept the offered meal which includes sugar
made sweets and other eatable and drinkable items with curd, milk and
Ghee. I offer Naivedhya to, thus qualified, Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi. Please
accept it for all five vital airs of the body, namely Praana, Apaan, Samaan,
Udaan and Vyaan.

28. Achamana-Samarpan/Jal-Samarpan (-/-

)

Now offer water to Shri Lakshmi for Achamana while chanting following
Mantra.
 Tatah Paniyam Samarpayami Iti Uttaraposhanam
Hasta-Prakshalanam Samarpayami Mukh-Prakshalanam
Karodvartanarthe Chandanam Samarpayami

Mantra Translation - After Naivedhya I offer the water for drinking and
Achamana (sipping water from the palm of the hand for purification), for
cleaning hands, for cleaning face; along with sandal paste for anointing
hands.

29. Tambool-Samarpan (-)

Now offer Tambool (Paan with betel nuts) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting
following Mantra.

Poogi-Phalam Maha-Divyam, Naga-Valli-Dalairyutam

Karpurailaa-Samayuktam, Tamboolam Prati-Grihyataam

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Mukh-Vasartham Poogi-Phalam-Yuktam

Tamboolam Samarpayami

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods, Please accept Tamboola made

of betel leaves, fortified with highly refined betel nuts, camphor and
cardamom. Thus I offer Tamboola with betel-nuts for mouth refreshment of
Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

30. Dakshina ()

Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Hiranya-Garbha-Garbhastham, Hema-Veejam Vibhaavasoh

Ananta-Punya-Phaladamatah Shantim Prayachchha Me
 Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Suvarna-Pushpa-Dakshinaam Samarpayami

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! You bestow endless blessing,

please give me peace with gold-filled Champak flower. Thus, I offer gold
like flower as gift to Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

31. Pradakshina ()

Now offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri

Lakshmi) with flowers while chanting following Mantra.

Yani Yani Cha Papani, Janmantar-Kritani Cha

Tani Tani Vinashyanti, Pradakshinam Pade Pade
Anyatha Sharanam Naasti, Tvameva Sharanam Devi!
Tasmaat kaarunya-Bhaven, Kshamasva Parameshwari

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Pradakshinam Samarpayami

32. Vandana-Sahit Pushpanjali (- )

Now perform Vandana and offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting
following Mantra.

Kar-Kritam Vaa Kayajam Karmajam Vaa,

Shravan-Nayanajam Vaa Manasam Vaaparadham
 Viditamaviditam Vaa, Sarvametat Kshamasva,
Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe, Shri Maha-Lakshmi Trahi

Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Mantra-Pushpanjali Samarpayami

33. Sashtanga-Pranam (-)

Now offer Sashtanga Pranam (Pranam which is done with eight limbs) to Shri
Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Om Bhavani! Tvam Maha-Lakshmih Sarva-Kaam-Pradayini

Prasannaa Santushtha Bhava Devi! Namoastu Te

Anena Pujanena Shri Lakshmi-Devi Preeyataam, Namo Namah

34. Kshama-Prarthana (-)

Now seek pardon from Shri Lakshmi for any known-unknown mistakes done
during Puja while chanting following Mantra.