Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the most auspicious time to invite Goddess Lakshmi—the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance—into your home. The Lakshmi Pooja, performed on Amavasya (new moon night), is the central ritual of this celebration.

If you’re wondering how to perform Lakshmi Pooja at home this Diwali with devotion and precision, this step-by-step Lakshmi Pooja Vidhi will guide you through each stage—from preparation to Aarti—to help you receive divine blessings.

🪶 Phase 1: Preparation for Lakshmi Pooja at Home

The success of your Diwali Pooja begins with a clean, sacred, and positive environment.

1. Clean and Purify Your Space

• Clean and declutter your home, especially the Puja area.

• Sprinkle Gangajal (holy water) in every corner to purify the space and invite auspicious vibrations.

2. Set Up the Altar

• Use a small, raised platform or altar covered with a new red or yellow cloth.

• Decorate it with rangoli, flowers, and diyas.

3. Placement of Idols

• Center: Goddess Lakshmi (bestower of wealth)

• Right side (Southeast): Lord Ganesha (remover of obstacles)

• Left side: Lord Kubera (treasurer of the Gods)

4. Prepare the Kalash

Fill a Kalash (copper or silver pot) with water, place five mango leaves, and a coconut on top.
This symbolizes abundance, creation, and divine energy.

5. Gather Essential Puja Items

Item	Purpose
Diya/Deepam	Symbol of light & positivity
Flowers (Lotus, Marigold)	Devotion and beauty
Sweets/Prasad	Offerings of gratitude
Haldi, Kumkum, Chandan	Purification & respect
Coins, Currency, Jewelry	Symbol of prosperity
Betel leaves, Camphor, Incense	Completes traditional offerings

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🔱 Phase 2: Step-by-Step Lakshmi Pooja Vidhi for Diwali

Perform the Lakshmi Pooja during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset), facing North or East for auspicious energy flow.

1. Sankalp (Setting Your Intention)

• Sprinkle a few drops of water on yourself (self-purification).

• Close your eyes and make a Sankalp—a heartfelt intention to perform this Pooja for peace, prosperity, and divine grace.

2. Invocation of Lord Ganesha

Start by worshipping Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
Offer him Kumkum, flowers, and sweets while chanting:

“Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”

3. Inviting and Bathing Goddess Lakshmi

• Avahana (Invocation): Offer a flower at the idol’s feet to invite her presence.

• Abhishekam (Holy Bath): Bathe the idol with water → Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar) → clean water.

• Wipe gently and re-install the idol on the altar.

4. Offering the Solah Upchar (16 Ritual Services)

Offer these traditional items to Goddess Lakshmi with devotion:

1. Vastra: A new cloth or saree.

2. Alankara: Jewelry or garland.

3. Chandan & Kumkum: Apply to her forehead.

4. Flowers & Lotus: Symbol of divine beauty.

5. Incense & Diya: To purify the atmosphere.

6. Naivedya: Offer sweets, fruits, and kheel-patashe.

5. Offering Wealth Symbols

Place coins, jewelry, or currency near the Goddess’s feet.
Add betel leaves and nuts as a mark of auspiciousness.

6. Chant Lakshmi Mantras & Perform Aarti

Chant the mantra:

“Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha”

Repeat it 108 times or as many as possible.
Then, perform the Lakshmi Aarti by lighting a diya and ringing a bell, while the entire family joins in devotion.

7. Conclude with Prasad Distribution

Share the Prasad (sweets and fruits) among family and guests.
Keep the blessed money or coins in your wallet or locker as a symbol of continuous prosperity.

🌼 Tips for a Blessed Lakshmi Pooja

✅ Perform the Pooja during Pradosh Kaal (post-sunset).
✅ Keep your mind calm and heart grateful.
✅ Light a diya that burns overnight for continuous blessings.
✅ Avoid anger, arguments, or negative thoughts on this day.

💫 The Deeper Meaning Behind the Rituals

• Cleaning the house signifies purifying the mind.

• Lighting lamps symbolizes dispelling ignorance and darkness.

• Offering sweets reflects gratitude for abundance.

• Chanting mantras aligns your vibration with the divine frequency of wealth and peace.

By following this Lakshmi Pooja Step-by-Step Guide, you open your home and heart to the goddess of wealth and purity.
This Diwali, may Goddess Lakshmi’s light fill your life with prosperity, wisdom, and serenity.