We are giving detailed Lakshmi Puja Vidhi during Diwali. For Diwali Puja people should buy the new Pratima (प्रतिमा) of Maha Lakshmi. This Puja Vidhi is given for new Pratima or Murti (मूति॔) of Shri Lakshmi. The given Puja Vidhi includes all sixteen steps of worship which is known as Shodashopachara Puja (षोडशोपचार पूजा).
1. Dhyana (ध्यान)
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.
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 (आवाहन)
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).
Aavahan Mantra
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 (पुष्पाञ्जलि)
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.
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 (स्वागत)
After offering flowers-made seat to Shri Bhagawati Lakshmi, chant following Mantra with folded hands to welcome Shri Lakshmi.
|| श्री लक्ष्मी देवी! स्वागतम ! ||
5. Padya (पाद्य)
After welcoming Shri Lakshmi offer Her water to wash the feet while chanting following Mantra.
6. Arghya (अर्घ्य)
After Padya offering, offer water to Shri Lakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra.
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. Gandha-Samarpan/Chandan-Samarpan (गन्ध-समर्पण/चन्दन-समर्पण)
Offer Chandan to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
8. Pushpa-Samarpan (पुष्प-समर्पण)
Offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
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.
9. Anga-Pujan (अङ्ग-पूजन)
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).
10. Ashta-Siddhi Puja (अष्ट-सिद्धि पूजा)
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).
11. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja (अष्ट-लक्ष्मी पूजा)
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 -
12. Dhoop-Samarpan (धूप-समर्पण)
Now offer Dhoop to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
13. Deep-Samarpan (दीप-समर्पण)
Now offer Deep to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
14. Naivedhya-Samarpan (नैवेद्य-समर्पण)
Now offer Naivedhya to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
15.Aachaman-Samarpan/Jal-Samarpan (आचमन-समर्पण/जल-समर्पण)
Now offer water to Shri Lakshmi for Aachaman while chanting following Mantra.
16. Tambool-Samarpan (ताम्बूल-समर्पण)
Now offer Tambool (Paan with betel nuts) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
17. Dakshina (दक्षिणा)
Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
18. Pradakshina (प्रदक्षिणा)
Not offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri Lakshmi) with flowers while chanting following Mantra.
19. Vandana-Sahit Pushpanjali (वन्दना-सहित पुष्पाञ्जलि)
Now perform Vandana and offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
20. Sashtanga-Pranam (साष्टाङ्ग-प्रणाम)
Now offer Sashtanga Pranam (Pranam which is done with eight limbs) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
21. Kshama-Prarthana (क्षमा-प्रार्थना)
Now seek pardon from Shri Lakshmi for any known-unknown mistakes done during Puja while chanting following Mantra.
1. Dhyana (ध्यान)
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.
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 (आवाहन)
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).
Aavahan Mantra
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 (पुष्पाञ्जलि)
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.
4. Swagat (स्वागत)
After offering flowers-made seat to Shri Bhagawati Lakshmi, chant following Mantra with folded hands to welcome Shri Lakshmi.
|| श्री लक्ष्मी देवी! स्वागतम ! ||
5. Padya (पाद्य)
After welcoming Shri Lakshmi offer Her water to wash the feet while chanting following Mantra.
After Padya offering, offer water to Shri Lakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra.
7. Gandha-Samarpan/Chandan-Samarpan (गन्ध-समर्पण/चन्दन-समर्पण)
Offer Chandan to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
8. Pushpa-Samarpan (पुष्प-समर्पण)
Offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
9. Anga-Pujan (अङ्ग-पूजन)
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).
10. Ashta-Siddhi Puja (अष्ट-सिद्धि पूजा)
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).
11. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja (अष्ट-लक्ष्मी पूजा)
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 -
12. Dhoop-Samarpan (धूप-समर्पण)
Now offer Dhoop to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
13. Deep-Samarpan (दीप-समर्पण)
Now offer Deep to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
14. Naivedhya-Samarpan (नैवेद्य-समर्पण)
Now offer Naivedhya to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
15.Aachaman-Samarpan/Jal-Samarpan (आचमन-समर्पण/जल-समर्पण)
Now offer water to Shri Lakshmi for Aachaman while chanting following Mantra.
16. Tambool-Samarpan (ताम्बूल-समर्पण)
Now offer Tambool (Paan with betel nuts) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
17. Dakshina (दक्षिणा)
Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
18. Pradakshina (प्रदक्षिणा)
Not offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri Lakshmi) with flowers while chanting following Mantra.
Now perform Vandana and offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
20. Sashtanga-Pranam (साष्टाङ्ग-प्रणाम)
Now offer Sashtanga Pranam (Pranam which is done with eight limbs) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.
21. Kshama-Prarthana (क्षमा-प्रार्थना)
Now seek pardon from Shri Lakshmi for any known-unknown mistakes done during Puja while chanting following Mantra.
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