Mumbai: In Hinduism, Goddess Lakshmi is revered as the deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. She is also known as Vishnupriya as she is the consort of Lord Vishnu. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring not only financial abundance but also peace, happiness, and success in life. Devotees across India observe special rituals on Fridays, seeking her blessings for stability and prosperity. The belief is that by offering prayers and performing specific customs, one can attract good fortune and eliminate financial difficulties.
Religious scriptures suggest that women who observe fasts and conduct prayers with devotion on Fridays experience harmony in their marital lives and never face financial struggles. The rituals associated with Maa Lakshmi Puja include keeping the house clean, offering flowers and sweets, chanting mantras, and performing charity. Devotees also believe that certain practices, such as maintaining a clutter-free environment and donating to the needy, help in inviting divine grace and prosperity into their lives.
Observing rituals dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi on Fridays is considered highly auspicious. Devotees believe that her blessings ensure financial stability and remove obstacles to wealth. It is said that regular prayers to the goddess result in an atmosphere of peace and positivity at home, eliminating economic hardships.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in eight different forms, each symbolizing a specific aspect of wealth and well-being:
To seek Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings, devotees install her idol or image in the northeast corner of their homes and worship her daily. Offerings such as flowers, fruits, and sweets are made, and sacred mantras are chanted to invoke her divine presence. A commonly recited mantra is:
“Om shreem hreem shreem kamale kamalalaye praseed praseed om shreem hreem shreem mahalakshmyai namah.”
Since Goddess Lakshmi is believed to favour cleanliness, maintaining a tidy home is considered essential. The northeast corner should be kept clean and free from clutter. Lighting incense sticks and lamps is another common practice to invite positive energy.
Many devotees observe the tradition of donating to the needy on Fridays to seek divine blessings. Giving food, clothes, and essentials to the underprivileged, as well as feeding animals and birds, is believed to please the goddess. Respecting wealth by avoiding unnecessary expenditures and using money wisely is also encouraged. Devotees often mark their doorways with sacred symbols like Swastika or Om and install Shree Yantras at home to attract prosperity.
Wearing white clothes on Fridays and donating white items like rice, milk, and sugar is considered beneficial. Planting a Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant and worshipping it regularly is also believed to invite prosperity. Additionally, offering lotus flowers or kamalgatta (lotus seed garlands) to Goddess Lakshmi is a widely followed practice among devotees.
By following these rituals and embracing these beliefs, devotees aim to invite Maa Lakshmi’s grace into their lives, ensuring happiness, financial stability, and overall well-being.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)
