Guided45 min
Gṛha Pravesh
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Step 1: Vāstu Pūjā
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Intermediate
Dīpāvalī Lakṣmī Pūjā
Twilight invocation of Goddess Lakṣmī · Annual festival of lights
45 min6 steps5 materials
Materials needed
A bronze or copper lamp (dīpa)Ghee or oil for the lampUnbroken rice (akṣata) and a small bowl of waterFresh flowers, particularly the lotusOfferings of sweets and fruits
Step 1 of 617% complete
Step 1 — Pūjā Preparation
Prepare the pūjā area by cleaning and arranging the necessary materials, as a clean and organized space attracts positive energies and invites the Goddess to reside.
Step 2 — Dīpa Illumination
Light the dīpa with ghee or oil, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and the banishment of darkness, and mark the beginning of the pūjā to invoke Goddess Lakṣmī.
Step 3 — Āvāhana and Invocation
Invoke Goddess Lakṣmī with the recitation of Vedic mantras, such as the Lakṣmī Nārāyaṇa mantra, to summon her divine presence and request her blessings.
Step 4 — Offerings and Pūjā
Offer the prepared sweets, fruits, flowers, and akṣata to Goddess Lakṣmī, expressing gratitude for her blessings and seeking her continued favor and protection in all aspects of life.
Step 5 — Ārati and Visarjana
Conclude the pūjā by performing the ārati ceremony, waving the dīpa in a circular motion to symbolize the cyclical nature of life, and then bid farewell to the Goddess, thanking her for her presence and blessings.
Step 6 — Dāna and Prasāda
Distribute the offered sweets and fruits as prasāda, and consider giving dāna to those in need, as an act of kindness and generosity, reflecting the spirit of Goddess Lakṣmī's blessings.