Preparations are in full swing to celebrate Diwali with great pomp across the country. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped at night in every house amidst decorations, fragrance of sweets and lighting of lamps. It is believed that on this auspicious night, Goddess Lakshmi herself visits every house and resides permanently where there is cleanliness, devotion and lighting of lamps. For this reason, there is a tradition of special worship of Mahalakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Kuber Dev and Lord Vishnu on the night of Diwali.
Devotees along with their families worship Lakshmi-Ganesh, sing aarti and pray for prosperity. On the day of Diwali, grand decorations are done in temples across the country, where Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed by lighting lamps throughout the night. At the same time, pundits say that this time the auspicious time of Diwali worship will start after evening and will continue till night, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi at that time brings wealth, glory and good fortune.
Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi properly on the night of Diwali brings prosperity and peace in the house.
Bathing and Purity: Before worshiping on the day of Diwali, take bath by mixing Ganga water in water and wear clean clothes. Purify the place of worship with Ganga water.
Chowk and clothes: Spread a red or yellow cloth on a wooden platform and install the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on it.
Panchopachar Puja: Anoint Goddess Lakshmi with Panchamrit. Then offer them rose, lotus, sandalwood, vermilion, turmeric, rice, batasha, sweets, betel nut, cardamom, cloves, lamp, incense, incense sticks, and naivedya.
Meditation and Mantra: During the worship, recite Lakshmi Chalisa or Lakshmi Stotra. Recite the mantra ‘Om Srim Hlim Sri Mahalakshmi Namah’
Hindu ritual of worship: At the end of the puja, perform Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi. During Aarti, light a lamp and rotate it in all four directions.
Worship of the following deities has special significance on the day of Diwali.
Goddess Lakshmi: Goddess of prosperity and glory.
Lord Ganesha: God of destroyer of obstacles and wisdom.
Lord Vishnu: Nurturer and protector deity.
Kuber, the god of wealth: Owner of property and wealth.
Goddess Saraswati: Goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
Goddess Kali: Goddess of power and energy.
Worship of these deities brings happiness, prosperity, knowledge and power in life.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj, giver of wealth.
You are the creator of happiness and wealth.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
stores of gold and silver gems,
The whole world is at your feet.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
Your treasure would never have been empty,
I became drunk by your grace.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
Those who pay attention to you,
Eradicates all sorrow and poverty.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
Lakshmi came by your grace,
Drive away all sorrow and poverty.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
appeal to you with soft words,
Get the worship done with your body, mind and wealth.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
Fill the store with money and grains,
Give unlimited happiness and prosperity.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
Whoever sings the aarti,
He gets the desired results.
Om Jai Kuber Maharaj॥
