Many devotees chant Lakshmi mantras during Diwali puja but often aren't sure which ones to choose. A mantra is a devotional sound, a prayer that makes your Diwali puja truly blessed and meaningful.
In this guide, we’ll cover widely chanted Lakshmi mantras for Diwali puja, plus a Ganesh mantra to begin, with their meanings and easy-to-read transliteration.
Lakshmi Mantras for Diwali Puja with Meaning
Below are five simple mantras for your Diwali puja with easy transliteration and simple meanings:
1. Lakshmi Beej Mantra
- ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥
- Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
- Meaning: I bow with devotion to Goddess Mahalakshmi, the source of grace and abundance. “Shreem” is a sacred sound that stands for Her blessings.
2. Mahalakshmi Mantra:
- ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद।ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥
- Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseeda Praseeda,Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
- Meaning: O Goddess who rests on the lotus, please be pleased with us and bless us with Your grace. The mantra ends with a humble salutation to Mahalakshmi.
3. Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra:
- ॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णु पत्न्यै च धीमहि। तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्॥
- Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi,
- Tanno Lakshmih Prachodayat
- Meaning: We meditate on the great Goddess, the beloved of Lord Vishnu. May She inspire our thoughts and guide us on the right path.
4. Namastestu Mahamaye:
- नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
- Namastestu Mahamaye Shripeethe Surapoojite,Shankha Chakra Gada Haste Mahalakshmi Namostu Te
- Meaning: Glory to You, Mahamaya, seated on the sacred throne and worshipped by the gods. In Your hands are the conch, the discus, and the mace, O Mahalakshmi.
5. Ganesh Mantra:
Lord Ganesha is worshipped first in every puja, so begin with this mantra before chanting any of the Lakshmi mantras above.
- ॐ गं गणपतये नमः॥
- Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
- Meaning: Salutations to Lord Ganesha, who removes every obstacle from our path.
Conclusion
Chant the above Lakshmi mantras for Diwali puja and invite divine grace, prosperity, abundance, and happiness into your life. No matter which mantra you chant, just be sincere and maintain purity while offering prayers.
Share these Lakshmi mantras with loved ones, and check out our detailed guide to Lakshmi puja at home on Diwali for proper rituals.
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