Diwali (Deepawali / Lakshmi Puja) 2026
Complete spiritual guide, Shubh Muhurat, step-by-step Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Aarti for Diwali (Deepawali / Lakshmi Puja) (दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी पूजन)).
Diwali (Deepawali / Lakshmi Puja)(दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी पूजन))
The supreme festival of lights, celebrating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and the worship of Maa Lakshmi for spiritual and material illumination.
Auspicious window for performing sacred rituals.
Ideal duration for family & temple worship.
Spiritual Significance
Deepawali celebrates light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. Ayodhya was illuminated with millions of clay diyas to welcome Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana after 14 years of exile.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Altar Setup
Lay red/yellow silk cloth on a wooden Chowki, place Maa Lakshmi on the right and Lord Ganesha on the left.
Kalash & Nava Graha
Establish the sacred Mangal Kalash with coconut and mango leaves.
Lakshmi Pujan
Offer Lotus flowers (Kamal Gatta), Kheel, Batashe, Roli, Akshat, and silver coins.
Deep Daan
Light 21, 51, or 108 mustard oil/ghee earthen lamps and illuminate every corner of the house.
Sacred Mantra & Japa
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॥
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseeda Praseeda Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah ||
Vrat Katha & Ancient Legend
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata
Listen Audio & Lyrics →ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता । तुमको निसदिन सेवत, हर विष्णु विधाता ॥
उमा, रमा, ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग-माता । सूर्य-चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता ॥
जिस घर में तुम रहती, सब सद्गुण आता । सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहीं घबराता ॥