Dhanteras Puja Muhurta = 19:34 to 20:40Duration = 1 Hour 5 MinsPradosh Kaal = 18:08 to 20:40Vrishabha Kaal = 19:34 to 21:31Trayodashi Tithi Starts = 23:21 on 20/Oct/2014Trayodashi Tithi Ends = 01:12 on 22/Oct/2014

Shri Kuber Puja Vidhi Lord Kuber, who is considered treasurer of the riches of the world, is worshipped along with Sri Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Traditionally Shri Kuber is worshipped during Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya day. However, Shri Kuber is also worshipped on Dhan Trayodashi during five days Diwali festivities.

If you have Murti or statue of Shri Kuber then it can be used for Puja. If you don't have Kuber Murti then as an alternate you can consider chest (Tijori, ति�जो�री�) or box of Jewelry, representing Shri Kuber itself and worship it.

Before you start worshipping the chest, you should draw the sign of Swastik with Sindur and tie Moli (Kalaya) to it.

1. Dhyana (ध्यान)

First of all one should meditate and remember Shri Kuber with following Mantra.

Shri Kuber Puja during Diwali

Manuj–Brahma–Viman–Sthitam, Garuda–Ratna–Nibham Nidhi–Naykam।

Shiva–Sakham Mukutadi–Vibhushitam, Var–Gade Dadhatam Bhaje Tundilam॥

Mantra Translation - I pray magnanimous Shri Kuber, Who mounts on human-form chariot, Who is master of all Nidhis (treasures) like great Garuda, Who is friend of Lord Shiva, Who is adorned with crown and other Jewelries and Who has one hand in Var-Mudra and carry Gada in the other hand. 

2. Aavahan (आवाहन)

After Dhyanam of Shri Kuber, invoke Him with following Mantra. While calling Shri Kuber your hands should be in Aavahan Mudra in front of the chest (Aavahan Mudra is formed by joining both palms and folding both thumbs inwards).

Aavahayami Dev! Tvamihayahi Kripam Kuru। Kosham Vardhdaya Nityam, Tvam Pari–Raksha Sureshwar॥ ॥ Shri Kuber–Devam Aavahayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Dev, Devo Ke Dev–Sureshwar! I’m inviting you. Please come and dwell here to oblige me. Please protect and enrich my treasure and its riches. Hence I invoke Shri Kuber.

3. Pushpanjali-1 (पु�ष्पुञ्जलि�-१)

Once Shri Kuber has come to the chest, take five flowers in Anjali (by joining palm of both hands) and leave them in front of the chest to offer the seat to Shri Kuber while chanting following Mantra.

Nana–Ratna–Samayuktam Kartya–Swar–Vibhushitam। Aasanam Dev–Devesh! Preetyartham Prati-Grihyataam॥ ॥ Shri Kuber-Devay Aasanarthe Pancha-Pushpani Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - It means–O Lord of Dev! Please accept the golden seat decorated with different types of jewels for my pleasure. Hence, I offer five flowers for the seat of Shri Kuber.

4. Pushpanjali-2 (पु�ष्पुञ्जलि�-२)

After this perform Shri Kuber Puja with Chandan, Akshata, Pushpa, Doop, Deep and Naivedhya while chanting following Mantras.

Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Padyom Padhyam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Shirsi Arghyam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Gandhakshatam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Pushpam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Dhoopam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Deepam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Naivedhyam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Aachamaneeyam Samarpayami। Om Shri Kuberaya Namha Tamboolam Samarpayami।

5. Pushpanjali-3 (पु�ष्पुञ्जलि�-३)

After doing Pujan as described above, take Gandha, Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them over or near the chest with right hand while chanting following Mantra.

Om Shri Kuberaya Namha। Anen Pujanen Shri Dhanadhyaksha-Shri Kuber Preeyatam। Namo Namah।

Mantra Translation - I convey my regards to Shri Kuber! I hope Shri Kuber would be pleased with my worship. I salute Him again and again.

It ends Shri Kuber Puja. 

Shri Kubera Mantras

Shri Kubera Yantra

1. Kubera Mantra ॐ याक्षाया कु� बे�रीया वा�श्रवाणाया धनधन्याधिधपु�या� धनधन्यासमृ'द्धिं)* मृ� दे�तिह देपुया स्वाह॥ Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha॥ 2. Kubera Dhana Prapti Mantra ॐ श्र- ह्रीं- क्�- श्र- क्�- तिवात्ते�श्वरीया नमृ2॥ Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteshvaraya Namah॥ 3. Kubera Ashta-Lakshmi Mantra ॐ ह्रीं- श्र- क्रीं4 श्र- कु� बे�रीया अष्ट-�क्ष्मृ� मृमृ गृ'ह� धन9 पु�रीया पु�रीया नमृ2॥ Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah॥

Lakshmi Puja Vidhi We are giving detailed Lakshmi Puja Vidhi during Diwali. For Diwali Puja people should buy the new Pratima (प्रति�मृ) of Maha Lakshmi. This Puja Vidhi is given for new Pratima or Murti (मृ;ति�<) of Shri Lakshmi. The given Puja Vidhi includes all sixteen steps of worship which is known as Shodashopachara Puja (षो�डशो�पुचारी पु;जो).

1. Dhyana (ध्यान)

Puja should begin with the meditation of Bhagawati Lakshmi. Dhyan should be done in front of already installed Shri Lakshmi statue in front of you. Following Mantra should be chanted while meditating on Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

Shri Lakshmi Puja during Diwali

Ya Sa Padmasanastha Vipul-Kati-Tati Padma-Patrayatakshi, Gambhirartav-Nabhih Stana-Bhara-Namita Shubhra-Vasttariya।

Ya Lakshmirdivya-Roopairmani-Gana-Khachitaih Svapita Hema-Kumbhaih, Sa Nityam Padma-Hasta Mam Vasatu Grihe Sarva-Maangalya-Yukta॥

Mantra Translation - Bhagawati Lakshmi, Who sits on the Lotus flower, Who has beautiful and big eyes like lotus petals, Who has broad waist and deep circular navel, Who is bowed with bosom weight and decorated with upper garment made of beautiful cloth, Who has taken bath with divine golden-pitchers encrusted with jewels, O lotus-armed Shri Lakshmi, please dwell in my home forever with all fortune and good luck for me. 

2. Aavahan (आवाहन)

After Dhyan of Shri Bhagwati Lakshmi, one should chant following Mantra in front of the Murti, by showing Aavahan Mudra (Aavahan Mudra is formed by joining both palms and folding both thumbs inwards).

Aagachchha Dev-Deveshi! Tejomayi Maha-Lakshmi!Kriyamanam Maya Pujaam, Grihaan Sur-Vandite! ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devi Aavahayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! O splendid Maha Devi Lakshmi! Worshipped by Gods! Please come and accept the Puja offered by me. Thus, I invoke Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

3. Pushpanjali (पु�ष्पुञ्जलि�)

After Shri Lakshmi has been invoked, take five flowers in Anjali (by joining palm of both hands) and leave them in front of the Murti to offer seat to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Nana-Ratna-Samayuktam, Karta-Swar-Vibhushitam। Aasanam Dev-Devesh! Preetyartham Prati-Grihyataam॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Aasanarthe Panch-Pushpani Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! Please take the seat which is decorated with gold and various types of jewels for my pleasure. Thus, I offer five flowers for the seat of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

4. Swagat (स्वागृ�)

After offering flowers-made seat to Shri Bhagawati Lakshmi, chant following Mantra with folded hands to welcome Shri Lakshmi.

Shri Lakshmi-Devi! Swagatam।

Mantra Translation - O Devi, Lakshmi! I welcome you. 

5. Padya (पुद्य)

After welcoming Shri Lakshmi offer Her water to wash the feet while chanting following Mantra.

Padyam Grihaan Deveshi, Sarva-Kshema-Samarthe, Bhoh! Bhaktya Samarpitam Devi, Maha-Lakshmi! Namoastu Te॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Padyam Namah॥

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods, who is capable of doing all sorts of welfare! I offer the water to wash the feet with full devotion, please accept it. O Maha-Devi, Lakshmi! I pay my obeisance to you. Thus, it is the water to wash the feet of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi and I greet Her.

6. Arghya (अर्घ्ययाC)

After Padya offering, offer water to Shri Lakshmi for head Abhishekam while chanting following Mantra.

Namaste Dev-Deveshi! Namaste Kamal-Dharini! Namaste Shri Maha-Lakshmi, Dhanada-Devi! Arghyam Grihaan। Gandha-Pushpakshatairyuktam, Phal-Dravya-Samanvitam॥

Grihaan Toyamarghyarthan, Parameshwari Vatsale! ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Arghyam Swaha॥

Mantra Translation - O Shri Lakshmi! I greet You. I salute the Goddess of Gods who adorns the Lotus flower! O Goddess of wealth! I salute you. Please accept the water for head Abhishekam. O welfare-doing supreme Goddess! Please accept the water, mixed with Chandan, flower and rice for head Abhishekam along with fruit and other liquids. Thus, I deliver Arghya for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

7. Gandha-Samarpan/Chandan-Samarpan (गृन्ध-समृपुCणा/चान्देन-समृपुCणा)

Offer Chandan to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Shri-Khanda-Chandanam Divyam, Gandhaadayam Sumanoharam। Vilepanam Maha-Lakshmi! Chandanam Prati-Grihyataam॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Chandanam Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Maha Lakshmi! Please accept delightful and aromatic sandal paste to anoint the body. Thus, I offer sandal paste to Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

8. Pushpa-Samarpan (पु�ष्पु-समृपुCणा)

Offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Yatha-Prapta-Ritu-Pushpaih, Vilva-Tulasi-Dalaishcha! Pujayaami Maha-Lakshmi! Prasida Me Sureshwari! ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Pushpam Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Maha Lakshmi! I worship You with available seasonal flowers, Vilva and basil-leaves. O Goddess of Gods! Please shower me with your blessings. Thus I offer flowers for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

9. Anga-Pujan (अङ्ग-पु;जोन)

Now worship those Gods who are body parts of Shri Bhagawati Lakshmi itself. For that take Gandha, Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them near to Shri Lakshmi Murti with right hand while chanting following Mantra(s).

Om Chapalaayai Namah Padau Pujayami। Om Chanchalayai Namah Janunee Pujayami। Om Kamalayai Namah Katim Pujayami। Om Katyaayanyai Namah Naabhim Pujayami। Om Jaganmatrai Namah Jatharam Pujayami। Om Vishwa-Vallabhaayai Namah Vaksha-Sthalam Pujayami। Om Kamala-Vaasinyai Namah Hastou Pujayami। Om Kamala-Patrakshyai Namah Netra-Trayam Pujayami। Om Shriyai Namah Shirah Pujayami।

10. Ashta-Siddhi Puja (अष्ट-लिसद्धि) पु;जो)

Now worship Ashta-Siddhi near to Shri Lakshmi. For that take Gandha, Akshata and Pushpa in left hand and leave them near to Shri Lakshmi Murti with right hand while chanting following Mantra(s).

Om Animne Namah। Om Mahimne Namah। Om Garimne Namah। Om Laghimne Namah। Om Praptyai Namah। Om Prakaamyai Namah। Om Ishitaayai Namah। Om Vashitaayai Namah।

11. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja (अष्ट-�क्ष्मृ� पु;जो)

After Ashta-Siddhi Puja, perform Ashta-Lakshmi Puja, near the Pratima of Maha Lakshmi. Ashta-Lakshmi Puja should be performed with Akshata, Chandan and flowers while chanting following Mantra -

Om Aadhya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Vidhya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Saubhagya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Amrit-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Kamalakshyai Namah। Om Satya-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Bhoga-Lakshmyai Namah। Om Yoga-Lakshmyai Namah।

12. Dhoop-Samarpan (ध;पु-समृपुCणा)

Now offer Dhoop to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Vanaspati-Rasodbhuto Gandhaadhyah Sumanoharah। Aaghreyah Sarva-Devanaam, Dhupoayam Prati-Grihyataam॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Dhoopam Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - Please accept this beautiful, charming, aromatic Dhoop which is made of trees’ sap and qualified for inhaling by all Gods. Thus, I offer Dhoop for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

13. Deep-Samarpan (देGपु-समृपुCणा)

Now offer Deep to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Sajyam Varti-Sanyuktam Cha, Vahnina Yojitam Mayaa, Deepam Grihaan Deveshi! Trailokya-Timirapaham। Bhaktya Deepam Prayachchhaami, Shri Lakshmyai Paratparaayai। Trahi Maam Niryaad Ghoraad, Deepoayam Prati-Grihyataam॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Deepam Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! Please accept the lamp with Ghee and lighten by me with cotton-wick, which can remove darkness from three worlds. I offer the lamp to superior to the superior Shri Lakshmi-Devi with full devotion. Thus, I offer Deepak for Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

14. Naivedhya-Samarpan (न�वा�द्य-समृपुCणा)

Now offer Naivedhya to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Sharkara-Khanda-Khadyaani, Dadhi-Ksheera-Ghritaani Cha। Aaharo Bhakshya-Bhojyam Cha, Naivedhyam Prati-Grihyataam। ॥Yathamshatah Shri Lakshmyai-Devyai Naivedhyam Samarpayami – Om Pranaya Swaha। Om Apanaya Swaha। Om Samanaya Swaha। Om Udanaya Swaha। Om Vyanaya Swaha॥

Mantra Translation - Please accept the offered meal which includes sugar made sweets and other eatable and drinkable items with curd, milk and Ghee. I offer Naivedhya to, thus qualified, Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi. Please accept it for all five vital airs of the body, namely Praana, Apaan, Samaan, Udaan and Vyaan.

15. Aachaman-Samarpan/Jal-Samarpan (आचामृन-समृपुCणा/जो�-समृपुCणा)

Now offer water to Shri Lakshmi for Aachaman while chanting following Mantra.

Tatah Paniyam Samarpayami Iti Uttaraposhanam। Hasta-Prakshalanam Samarpayami। Mukh-Prakshalanam। Karodvartanarthe Chandanam Samarpayami।

Mantra Translation - After Naivedhya I offer the water for drinking and Aachaman (sipping water from the palm of the hand for purification), for cleaning hands, for cleaning face; along with sandal paste for anointing hands. 

16. Tambool-Samarpan (�म्बे;�-समृपुCणा)

Now offer Tambool (Paan with betel nuts) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Poogi-Phalam Maha-Divyam, Naga-Valli-Dalairyutam। Karpurailaa-Samayuktam, Tamboolam Prati-Grihyataam॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Mukh-Vasartham Poogi-Phalam-Yuktam Tamboolam Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods, Please accept Tamboola made of betel leaves, fortified with highly refined betel nuts, camphor and cardamom. Thus I offer Tamboola with betel-nuts for mouth refreshment of Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

17. Dakshina (देक्षिक्षाणा)

Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Hiranya-Garbha-Garbhastham, Hema-Veejam Vibhaavasoh। Ananta-Punya-Phaladamatah Shantim Prayachchha Me॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Suvarna-Pushpa-Dakshinaam Samarpayami॥

Mantra Translation - O Goddess of Gods! You bestow endless blessing, please give me peace with gold-filled Champak flower. Thus, I offer gold like flower as gift to Bhagawati Shri Lakshmi.

18. Pradakshina (प्रदेक्षिक्षाणा)

Not offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri Lakshmi) with flowers while chanting following Mantra.

Yani Yani Cha Papani, Janmantar-Kritani Cha। Tani Tani Vinashyanti, Pradakshinam Pade Pade॥

Anyatha Sharanam Naasti, Tvameva Sharanam Devi! Tasmaat kaarunya-Bhaven, Kshamasva Parameshwari॥ ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Pradakshinam Samarpayami॥

19. Vandana-Sahit Pushpanjali (वान्देन-सतिह� पु�ष्पुञ्जलि�)

Now perform Vandana and offer flowers to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Kar-Kritam Vaa Kayajam Karmajam Vaa, Shravan-Nayanajam Vaa Manasam Vaaparadham।

Viditamaviditam Vaa, Sarvametat Kshamasva,

Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe, Shri Maha-Lakshmi Trahi। ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Mantra-Pushpanjali Samarpayami॥

20. Sashtanga-Pranam (सष्टङ्ग-प्रणामृ)

Now offer Sashtanga Pranam (Pranam which is done with eight limbs) to Shri Lakshmi while chanting following Mantra.

Om Bhavani! Tvam Maha-Lakshmih Sarva-Kaam-Pradayini। Prasannaa Santushtha Bhava Devi! Namoastu Te। ॥Anena Pujanena Shri Lakshmi-Devi Preeyataam, Namo Namah॥

21. Kshama-Prarthana (क्षामृ-प्रर्थCन)

Now seek pardon from Shri Lakshmi for any known-unknown mistakes done during Puja while chanting following Mantra.

Aavahanam Na janami, Na Janami Visarjanam॥ Puja-Karma Na Janami, Kshamasva Parameshwari॥

Mantra-Heenam Kriya-Heenam, Bhakti Heenam Sureshwari! Maya Yat-Poojitam Devi! Paripoornam Tadastu Me॥

Anena Yatha-Militopachaara-Dravyai Krita-Poojanena Shri Lakshmi-Devi Preeyataam ॥Shri Lakshmi-Devyai Arpanamastu॥

Detailed Deepavali Puja Vidhi On Diwali, during Amavasya day, newly installed statues of Lord Ganesha and Shri Lakshmi are worshipped. Apart from Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja, Kuber Puja and Bahi-Khata Puja (बेह�-खा� पु;जो) are also done.

On the Diwali Puja day, the full day fast should be observed. The fasting should be either Nirjal (तिनजोC�) i.e. without the water or Phalahar (फ�हरी) i.e. with fruits only or with milk only depending of the body capability and will-power of the person.

Lakshmi-Ganesh-Saraswati Puja during DiwaliDiwali Puja should be done at an appropriate Diwali Puja Muhurat while considering fixed Lagna, Pradosh time and Amavasya Tithi. A complete Diwali Puja involves following Puja(s).

1. Aatma-Shodhan

(आत्मृ-शो�धन) – which is known as self-purification

2. Sankalp

(सङ्O कुल्पु) – which is solemn vow to perform Diwali Puja rituals

3. Shanti-Patha

(शोन्तिन्�-पुठ)

4. Mangal-Patha

(मृङ्ग�-पुठ)

5. Kalash-Sthapana

(कु�शो-स्थापुन)

6. Bhagawan Ganapati Puja

(गृणापुति� पु;जो)

7. Nav-Graha Puja

(नवा-ग्रह पु;जो)

8. Shodasha Matrika-Puja

(षो�डशो मृ�'कु-पु;जो)

9. New Ganesha Pratima Puja

(भगृवान गृणा�शो कुV नवा�न मृ;र्ति�* कुV पु;जो) – The detailed Shri-Ganesha Puja Vidhi including all sixteen Puja steps can be checked at Ganesha Puja Vidhi.

10. New Shri-Lakshmi Pratima Puja

(श्र��क्ष्मृ� कुV नवा�न मृ;र्ति�* कुV पु;जो) – The detailed Shri-Lakshmi Puja Vidhi including all sixteen Puja steps can be checked at Lakshmi Puja Vidhi.

11. Maha-Kali Puja on Lekhani-Dawat

(��खान�-देवा� पुरी मृह-कु�� पु;जो)

12. Saraswati Puja on Bahi-Khata

(बेह�-खा�� पुरी सरीस्वा�� पु;जो)

13. Shri Kuber-Puja on Tijori-Baksa

(ति�जो�री�-बेक्स� पुरी श्र�कु� बे�री पु;जो) – The detailed Shri-Kuber Puja Vidhi can be checked at Kuber Puja Vidhi.

14. Deep-Malika Puja

(देGपु-मृलि�कु पु;जो)

15. Visarjan

(तिवासजोCन)

All above Puja(s) are done with full rituals. As full Diwali Puja might take hours to finish and available Lakshmi Puja Muhurat might be too short to perform all Puja(s), Diwali Puja can begin before Lakshmi Puja Muhurat so that Lakshmi Puja time coincides with the available Muhurat time. The remaining Puja can continue after Lakshmi Puja beyond the Muhurat time.

It should be taken care that the Deepak lit during Diwali Puja continues to light throughout the night. After Puja it is suggested to read Shri-Sukta, Lakshmi-Sukta and other Stutis of Shri Lakshmi. If possible a full-night vigil dedicated for Shri Lakshmi Stuti is also recommended.