Lakshmi-Narayan Puja is a revered Hindu ritual dedicated to the divine couple — Lord Vishnu (Narayan) and Goddess Lakshmi. It is performed to seek their blessings for wealth, prosperity, protection, and harmony in the household. This puja is especially popular during festivals like Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, and other auspicious occasions.
🕉️ Spiritual Significance
Lord Vishnu represents the preserver and protector of the universe, while Goddess Lakshmi symbolizes wealth, fortune, and well-being. Together, they embody the balance of power and prosperity. Worshipping them harmonizes spiritual strength and material abundance.
🙏 Lakshmi-Narayan Puja Rituals
- Preparation:
- Clean the puja area and decorate it with flowers, rangoli, and lamps.
- Place idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on a clean altar.
- Offerings:
- Offer fresh flowers, fruits, sweets, turmeric, kumkum, rice, and incense.
- A special offering called “Tulsi leaves” (holy basil) is essential, especially for Lord Vishnu.
- Invocation (Avahana):
- Chant mantras to invoke the presence of Lakshmi and Narayan in the altar.
- Aarti and Bhajans:
- Perform aarti with a lit lamp while singing devotional hymns praising the divine couple.
- Prayers and Mantras:
- Recite mantras like “Om Shreem Hreem Lakshmi Narayanaya Namah”.
- Read or listen to stories from the Vishnu Purana or Lakshmi Sahasranama.
- Concluding Rituals:
- Distribute prasadam (blessed food) among family members.
- Seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and protection.
🌼 Message of Lakshmi-Narayan Puja
The puja symbolizes balance, unity, and divine grace, encouraging devotees to nurture both spiritual wisdom and material well-being. It inspires gratitude and trust in divine providence.
