Festival

Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)

Welcome Maa Lakshmi on Diwali night with a proper vidhi.

Offered to Maa Lakshmi & Lord Ganesha

About this puja

The Diwali evening puja of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha performed at the Pradosh Kaal muhurat. It includes Ganesh-Lakshmi sthapana, Kuber puja, worship of account books (bahi-khata), lighting of diyas and aarti.

Why it is performed

On Kartik Amavasya, Maa Lakshmi is believed to visit clean, well-lit homes. The puja invites wealth, wisdom and wellbeing for the year ahead, with Lord Ganesha worshipped first to ensure prosperity comes with good sense.

Samagri

The offerings and items used in the ritual. Your pandit will confirm the final samagri list.

Lakshmi-Ganesh idols
Kheel & batashe
Lotus flowers
Kamal gatta
Silver coin
Red cloth
Roli
Moli (kalava)
Akshat
Ghee & diyas
Camphor
Supari
Paan leaves
Sweets (mithai)