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Diwali 2023: The auspicious festival of Lights known as “Deepawali” is here. One of the most significant and colourful celebrations carried out during the festival of Diwali is Lakshmi Puja. In order to bring peace, success, and money into our homes for the upcoming year, we invite Goddess Lakshmi into our houses during the ritual. According to Indian custom, Goddess Lakshmi comes to every home on Diwali, bearing pots that provide good fortune, wealth, and a variety of other blessings. There is nothing like the sense of renewal and blessing that Lakshmi pooja can bring. Let us check out how you can worship goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on this auspicious day to welcome prosperity.

Diwali 2023: How To Worship Goddess Lakshmi On Diwali 

1. Clean And Decorate Your Home - We welcome Maa Lakshmi into our homes during the puja. Make your walls, floors, and belongings neat and tidy so that the Goddess can feel comfortable and happy in your home. Once the area has been cleaned sprinkle Gangajal and place bandanwar made of of marigolds, mango, and banana leaves as they are considered auspicious. 

Worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on the day of Deepawali is said to bring good fortune. (Image Source: Canva)

2. Set Up Puja Altar - Create a small elevated platform, and cover the altar with a fresh or clean red cloth. Next, place a tiny pile of rice in the middle of the altar using a handful of rice. 

3. Prepare The Puja Kalash - Place a bronze or silver kalash in the middle of the rice. After that, add three-fourths a cup of water to it. Add one betel nut, one marigold flower, one penny, and a pinch of rice to the water. Five mango leaves should be arranged in a fanned-out circle at the entrance of the Kalash. Lastly, arrange a little plate (called a "thali") over the mango leaves and indent a lotus blossom in the turmeric.  

4. Revere Goddess Lakshmi And Lord Ganesha Idol - Place the Goddess Lakshmi's idol or photo frame in the middle of the table. Next, place the Lord Ganesha idol or frame southwest of the Kalash. In front of Goddess Lakshmi, place a tiny plate of rice and use turmeric to design a lotus flower on it. Place a few coins in front of the goddess. 

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5. Apply Tilak On The Deity Idols, Light Diya, and present offerings - Put a turmeric tilak on the idols. After that, burn a five-wicked oil lamp (a "diya") on the altar for Lakshmi Puja. You may also use five different lamps.  Afterwards, you might present any offering to the divine goddess. 

6. Culminate The Puja With Lakshmi Aarti - At the end, culminate the puja by reciting Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Vishnu’s aarti. Aarti at the conclusion of the Diwali puja is believed to bring prosperity, health, and harmony in the coming year.



(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)