Laxmi Puja 2023: Date, Time, Aarti, Samagri, Puja Vidhi, Mantra

Laxmi Puja is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and happiness. Celebrated with great enthusiasm during the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Laxmi Puja holds immense importance in the lives of devotees who seek blessings for abundance and prosperity. In this article, we will delve into the details of Laxmi Puja 2023, including the date, time, aarti, samagri (materials), puja vidhi (rituals), mantra, and more.

In West Bengal, Laxmi Puja is commonly known as Kojagari Laxmi Puja. The puja is performed on the full moon night, which is also known as Kojagari Purnima. It usually falls on the day following Diwali.

Table Of Contents

• Laxmi Puja Date And Time
• History And Origin of Laxmi Puja
• Significance of Laxmi Puja
• Puja Vidhi (Rituals) of Laxmi Puja 2023
• Laxmi Puja Mantras
• Laxmi Puja Samagri 
• How To Book A Personalised Video Message

Laxmi Puja Date and Time

Laxmi Puja 2023 

• Date: 12th November 2023. 
• Ttithi: 05:40 PM to 07:36 PM

Kojagari Puja or Bengali Laxmi Puja

• Date: 28 October 2023
• Tithi: 4:17 AM to 01:53 AM on 29 October 2023

History and Origin of Laxmi Puja

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Laxmi emerged during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) by the Gods and Demons. She chose Lord Vishnu as her divine consort and became the symbol of wealth and prosperity. Laxmi Puja commemorates this event and signifies the victory of good over evil. It is believed that on Diwali, Goddess Laxmi visits the homes of her devotees, bringing prosperity and fortune.

History Of Kojagiri Purnima

Kojagiri Purnima, or Bengal Laxmi Puja, is another name for this day of Laxmi Puja. As the Goddess of Prosperity, Laxmi is thought to descend on Earth on the day of “Ashwin Purnima” to lavishly shower everyone with prosperity and good health. In some regions of the nation, Kojagiri Purnima is also known as Sharad Purnima. It is a major celebration in Central India, especially in the regions of Bundelkhand and a few areas of Bihar.

Significance of Laxmi Puja

Laxmi Puja holds immense significance as it marks the beginning of the new year according to the Hindu calendar. The rituals associated with the puja include keeping the main door open to invite the goddess into the home, decorating the house with rangoli (colored patterns), flowers, and lights, wearing new clothes, and observing fasting. Laxmi Puja is also considered an auspicious time for initiating new ventures and accounting years in businesses.

Significance Of Kojagari Puja

The purpose of Kojagara Puja is to appease Goddess Laxmi. Hindus consider the Purnima, which happens during the month of Ashwin, to be the “Night of Awakening,” when Maa Laxmi is said to manifest on Earth to bestow blessings upon her devotees. The prosperity, wealth, and heavenly blessings of the god are bestowed onto the devotees who do the puja ceremonies with the utmost dedication. In the northern Indian states, the harvest and Kojagara celebrations fall on the same day.

Puja Vidhi (Rituals) of Laxmi Puja 2023

Performing the following rituals during Laxmi Puja 2023 will bring blessings and prosperity:

1. Cleaning the house and surroundings to create a pure environment.

2. Decorating the house with rangoli, flowers, lights, and lamps.

3. Wearing new clothes and observing fasting.

4. Decorating the idols of Goddess Laxmi with flowers and red clothing.

5. Chanting Laxmi Puja Mantras and lighting a lamp.

6. Offering prayers for a successful career, business, and overall well-being.

7. Concluding the puja with Laxmi Puja Aarti.

Rituals of Kojagari Puja

Devotees worship Goddess Laxmi during Kojagara Puja and give prayers to her. The deity’s idol is set up or positioned in pandals or residences. The Kojagara Puja practices differ from location to location and from religion to religion with an intention to take divine blessings.

A Laxmi Puja is performed by devotees under the direction of a priest. Goddess Laxmi is beseeched with offerings of narkel bhaja, taaler phol, naru, khichuri, and sweets to obtain her divine blessings. Women draw Alpana in front of their homes on this specific day to symbolize the feet of Goddess Laxmi. It is thought that Goddess Laxmi makes her way to every home on this day.

Laxmi Puja Mantras

Reciting the following mantras during Laxmi Puja brings blessings and prosperity:

1. Laxmi Beej Mantra:

"ॐ श्रीं श्रीये नम" or "Om Shring Shriye Namah"

Meaning: I meditate upon the great Goddess, the wife of Lord Vishnu, to bless me with intellect, riches, and abundance.

2. MahaLaxmi Mantra:

"ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः।

मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ॐ" or "Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah |

Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om"

Meaning: I pray to Goddess Laxmi to remove all obstacles, bless us with wealth and prosperity, and ensure a bright future.

3. GajaLaxmi Mantra:

"ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं गजलक्ष्म्यै नमः" or "Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Gajalakshmaye Namah"

Meaning: I worship the goddess who is adored by elephants, the symbol of wealth and prosperity. May she bestow the same upon her devotees.

Laxmi Puja Samagri (Materials):

The following items are essential for performing Laxmi Puja:

• Flowers
•  Fruits
•  Ghee
•  Curd
• Mustard oil
•  Turmeric
•  Vermilion or sindoor
•  Mirror
•  Saree
• Yellow thread
•  Incense sticks
•  Sesame seeds
• Rice powder

Laxmi Puja is a joyous and auspicious occasion that celebrates the worship of Goddess Laxmi and the pursuit of wealth and prosperity. By adhering to the prescribed rituals, chanting the mantras, and offering sincere prayers, devotees seek the blessings of Goddess Laxmi for a prosperous and fulfilling life. As Laxmi Puja 2023 approaches, let us embrace the spirit of Diwali and invoke the divine presence of Goddess Laxmi in our homes and hearts. May her blessings shower upon us abundance, happiness, and success in all our endeavors.

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