The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Lakshmi Puja in Varanasi
Diwali in Varanasi is special: Dhanteras shopping fills the markets of the old city, homes are lit with diyas, and a few weeks later the ghats glow for Dev Deepawali. Lakshmi Puja on Diwali night is the centre of the festival for most families here.
A Pandit can perform Lakshmi Pujan with Ganesh Puja, kalash sthapana, Shri Suktam and aarti at your home, shop or office, at the pradosh kaal muhurat for your family.
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Namaste'stu mahāmāye śrīpīṭhe surapūjite, śaṅkhacakragadāhaste mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Lakshmi Puja
Traders and business families in Varanasi traditionally perform Lakshmi Puja in their shops too, often with new account books. Pandits here are familiar with both the home and the business vidhi.
Families visiting Kashi during Kartik like to make their Lakshmi Puja part of the trip, with a Ganga snan in the morning and the puja at their home or hotel in the evening.
Local traditions & timing
- Diwali evening is the busiest time of the year for Pandits; book well ahead and share your preferred muhurat.
- Markets and roads around the old city are very crowded on Dhanteras and Diwali.
- Friday Lakshmi Puja and Sharad Purnima are also popular through the year.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your shop, showroom or office
- Your hotel or guest house, where a small puja is permitted
- Online sankalp for family members away from home
Planning tips
- Keep a Lakshmi and Ganesh idol or picture, lotus or red flowers, kheer or sweets and a kalash ready, or ask for samagri.
- For a business puja, keep new account books, a pen and the cash box ready to be worshipped.
- Share your preferred time; the Pandit will suggest the pradosh kaal window for your date.
About Lakshmi Puja
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, associated with prosperity and auspiciousness, most widely performed on Diwali evening and on Fridays.
Duration
1.5 to 2.5 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Lakshmi Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can a Pandit do Lakshmi Puja at both our home and shop on Diwali?
Often yes, if the two are close and the timings allow. Tell us both addresses when you enquire so we can plan the sequence.
Can Lakshmi Puja be done on days other than Diwali?
Yes. Fridays, Sharad Purnima and other auspicious days are also chosen, and many families keep it for a new business or home.
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