Neha Mewari | October 28, 2024
Start by thoroughly cleaning your home, especially the area where the puja will be held. A clean space welcomes positive energy and Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings.
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Prepare a small altar or puja area with an image or idol of Goddess Lakshmi. Decorate it with fresh flowers and place a small lamp on it.
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Gather all puja essentials like rice, turmeric, incense, camphor, and diya oil. Organising these beforehand ensures the ceremony goes smoothly.
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Draw a colourful rangoli at your entrance or near the altar. Rangolis are traditional symbols inviting prosperity and good luck.
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Place fresh flowers, especially lotus or marigold, around the idol of Lakshmi. Flowers are believed to attract positive vibrations and enhance blessings.
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Light oil lamps and candles around the house, symbolising the victory of light over darkness and inviting Lakshmi’s presence into your home.
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Prepare or buy sweets like laddoos or modaks to offer to the goddess. Sweets symbolise a sweet life filled with happiness and abundance.
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Recite Lakshmi mantras or hymns during the puja. Chanting creates a spiritual environment, attracting peace and prosperity.
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Conclude with an aarti to express gratitude to Goddess Lakshmi. Wave the lit camphor in front of the idol, allowing blessings to flow into your home.
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