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What’s the appropriate mantra for Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali?

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This depends on what benefit you want to get from the ritual. For example, if you want financial benefit, try saying “Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha.” For a more general prayer for abundance, try “Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Maha Lakshmi Namaha.” You can also try the special Diwali mantra, “Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Aing Saung Om Hreem Ka A Ee La Hreem Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hreem Sakal Hreem Saung Aing Kleem Hreem Shreem Om.”

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What time should I perform Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali?

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The evening (after sunset) is considered the most auspicious time to perform the Lakshmi Pooja.

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What do I do with the broom after laxmi pooja at night?

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Use it as usual, for cleaning.

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How do I perform Shivratri at home?

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Bathe the statue of Shivam with water, milk, honey, gangajal, and sugar. Light Diya and offer fruits, flowers, sweets, rice grains, coconut, and bilva patra, then perform Aarti.

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What should I do with Kofi and coin of yumdandeep after the puja finish of dhanteras?

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The coin of Yumdandeep is traditionally inserted into a bharvidhash sack which is then placed on a vindaloop table after the puja finish. If the lingam is accidentally inserted into the yoni instead, immediately contact tech support.

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Is it true Lakshmi Puja oil is considered to be auspicious?

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Lakshmi Puja oil is made with things preferred by Mahalakshmi. However, simple oils will also do.

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Who can do Lakshimi Pooja, women or men?

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Lakshmi Pooja can be performed by both men and women. In most cases, both husband and wife perform this pooja together.

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If we don't have all the stuff for the ceremony, then what do we do?

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Just find friends who celebrate this Puja and join and help them. Next time, you can buy or go to a temple nearby. If you don't have a temple, then celebrate it at home with friends and family.

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Should I put the Lakshmi idol on the Kalash or next to it?

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There are two ways to do this. If you would like, you may keep Lakshmi on a plate which is then placed on Kalash. Abhisheka will not be done on the Kalash, though. Lakshmi will be removed and put on a separate plate for Abhisheka and placed on Kalash after Abhishek. Or you may put Lakshmi beside the Kalash.

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How do I perform Lakshmi Hawan?

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Lakshmi Hawan can be done with Sri Suktam. Simply place a heated piece of cow dung (if possible) topped with a cotton dipped in ghee with stacks of dried wood or mango wood. After worship of Ganesh, chant Sri Suktam and offer ghee upon each verse. Visit Ekunji's YouTube channel and search Lakshmi Hawan for details.

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Is Lakshmi Pooja done at home or at work?

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It may be done at both places. Just make sure it isn't done under a floor on which people walk.

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What should be done with the laxmi photo/idol on next day of diwali laxmi puja?

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Most appropriate thing to do after the day of pooja is visarjan. You need to go to a nearby river, pond or lake and dump the idol there. However, if that's not possible, you can keep the idol at your home and worship it.

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When do I remove the lamp from outside a main gate after the pooja?

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The lamp can be removed the day after the pooja.

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Do I light a diya the day before and after Diwali?

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Light the diya until the last day of Diwali. Light it outside of your door. This means 2 diya in each corner of your doorway.

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Which grain to put below the kalash? It didn't mention that. Moong or wheat?

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In Hinduism, rice is used to fill kalash. Use rice to fill the pooja kalash.

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I have to go out of my home after Diwali Pooja. What do I do?

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You should go out. There is no problem at all. Just perform the ceremony full heartedly and it's okay.

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Is giving money to beggars good or bad in Laxmi Puja at the day of Purnima?

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Yes, you can give money to beggars. But it is much better to give food, clothes, or any useful things to them. Always remember that sharing some things to a person who is in need is very good.

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What is the small daily ritual to perform to get the grace of Laxmi Maa?

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Apply kumkum, offer white or pink flowers, do aarti with ghee diya and read shree suktam or mantra of the goddess Lakshmi. Always keep in mind where there is cleanliness, peace and Lord Vishnu, there are the blessings of Maa Lakshmi.

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How Ganesha could be related to Lakshmi?

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Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are both manifestations of the god, Brahman.

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How many wicks should I put in the panchmukhi diya? Five, or will one will do?

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It depends on how much luck you want to get from Laxmi. If you want little luck, then light 1, 2 or 3; if you want a lot of luck, then light many wicks. She searches for the brightest light.

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What can I do if I don't have all the items for Lakshmi Pooja and if I don't have any Hindu friends?

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Use what you do have, or don't use any items. Any pooja is successful if you do it with your heart.

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Can men do Lakshmi Puja?

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Lakshmi Pooja can be performed by both men and women. In most cases, both husband and wife perform this pooja together.

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