Invoking the Grace of Goddess Lakshmi: Rituals, Beliefs, and Sacred Practices

Creating a Serene Space

• A pleasant and peaceful home environment is essential to attract the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
• Decorate the puja space and threshold with cow dung, fresh flowers, and rangoli to invite auspiciousness.

Daily Devotion and Recitation

• Recite the Sri Suktam or Kanakadhara Stotram daily with devotion to invoke her blessings.
• Numerous other Lakshmi stotras are available in scriptures to please the goddess.

Purity and Direction

• Bathe and wear clean robes before beginning worship.
• Face north while performing Lakshmi puja, as it is considered the direction of prosperity.

Tantric Worship of Kamalatmika

• In Tantra, Lakshmi is worshipped as Kamalatmika, one of the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Wisdom Goddesses).
• During japa or mantra recital, wear red or white robes and keep an energized image of Gajalakshmi nearby.
• After japa, perform a havan with pure ghee, as Agni is the divine messenger between devotee and deity.

Sacred Symbols and Enhancers

• Gomati Chakras, found in the ocean, are considered Lakshmi replicas. Get them mantra-energized by a guru or priest.
• Worship of Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, also pleases Lakshmi. According to the Puranas, Shankha and Padma treasures are under his control.

Bilva Tree and Prosperity

• The Bilva tree is a sacred symbol of Lakshmi. Legends say she emerged from it.
• Performing homa with bilva fruits, while chanting Sri Suktam, is believed to bring wealth and abundance.
• Lotus seed homa is also highly auspicious, as the lotus is Lakshmi’s divine seat.