How to Perform Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali
One of the main rituals performed during Diwali is the Lakshmi Pooja. It is believed that this ritual has the power to to attract Goddess Lakshmi into one’s home. This is a special time to pray to the Goddess. This will ensure that the coming year will be filled with peace, wealth and prosperity. Below are step by step instructions on how to perform Diwali pooja at home. It is seen that many people perform Lakshmi Pooja only during Diwali. But making it a daily ritual brings immense blessings for the family. A simple ritual is to light an oil lamp in front of Goddess Lakshmi and pray to her. This is sufficient to invoke the grace of the goddess. Purify the house and surroundings. The house should be cleaned properly. Gangajal or water from the Ganga river can be sprinkled on the surroundings to purify it. Erect the platform. On a raised platform, spread a red cloth and place a handful of grains in the middle. Place the kalash (pot). Keep the pot...