On Diwali night, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped together — Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity, Ganesha for wisdom and auspicious beginnings. This HinduTone guide is a step-by-step Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja vidhi for 2026, with a complete samagri (materials) list.

Perform the Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja in the evening Pradosh Kaal on Sunday, 8 November 2026, in a clean, lamp-lit home.

Samagri Checklist

  • Idols/images of Lakshmi and Ganesha
  • A kalash, coins, and a silver/copper plate
  • Roli/kumkum, haldi, akshata (rice), chandan
  • Flowers, garlands, durva grass, betel leaves and nuts
  • Diyas, oil/ghee, cotton wicks, incense, camphor
  • Sweets (naivedyam), fruits, and panchamrit
  • A new cloth/red cloth for the altar

Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja Vidhi — Step by Step

  1. Clean the home and the puja space; draw a rangoli and place diyas
  2. Sankalpa — take the vow of worship; light the main lamp
  3. Invoke Ganesha first (Vakratunda mantra), then Lakshmi
  4. Offer the shodashopachara: aasana, padya, snana, vastra, gandha, akshata, flowers, dhoop, deepa
  5. Offer naivedyam (sweets), fruits and panchamrit
  6. Recite Sri Suktam, the Lakshmi Ashtottara, and Lakshmi-Ganesh aarti
  7. Worship account books/wealth (Chopda/Bahi Pujan) if observed
  8. Keep diyas lit through the evening to welcome Lakshmi

Tips for a Meaningful Puja

  • A clean, clutter-free home is essential — Lakshmi favours cleanliness
  • Light a diya at the main entrance to welcome the goddess
  • Keep the puja sattvic and serene; involve the whole family
  • If a priest is unavailable, recite Sri Suktam and the aarti with devotion

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I perform Lakshmi Puja at home?

Clean and light the home, invoke Ganesha then Lakshmi, offer the shodashopachara and naivedyam, recite Sri Suktam and the aarti during the Pradosh Kaal, and keep diyas lit.

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What samagri do I need?

Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, a kalash, kumkum/haldi/akshata, flowers, diyas, incense, sweets and panchamrit, among others (see the checklist).

When should the puja be done in 2026?

In the evening Pradosh Kaal on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

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