Diwali Puja Mantras 2026

Always worship Lord Ganesh first, before any puja. He removes obstacles and ensures the puja is completed without interruption.

Vakra-Tunda — One with a curved trunk | Maha-Kaya — the vast form | Surya-Koti Sama-Prabha — whose radiance equals a million suns | Nirvighnam — without obstacles | Kuru Me Deva — grant me, O Lord | Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada — in all my deeds, always

"O Lord Ganesh, you of the curved trunk and mighty body, your radiance equals ten million suns. Always remove all obstacles in all my deeds forever."

The most important mantra for Diwali Lakshmi Puja. Chant a minimum of 108 times during the muhurat window.

Om — the primordial sound | Shreem — seed mantra (bija) of Lakshmi, represents abundance | Hreem — seed mantra of Maya (divine power) | Kamale — O one who sits on the lotus | Kamalalaye — O one who dwells in the lotus | Praseed — please be gracious, be pleased | Mahalakshmyai — to Mahalakshmi | Namah — I bow

"Om. I invoke the seed sounds of abundance and divine power. O Mahalakshmi, who is seated upon and resides within the lotus of purity — please be pleased with my devotion. I bow in reverence to you, Great Goddess Lakshmi."

Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe — Let us know Mahalakshmi | Vishnu Patniyai Cha Dhimahi — Let us meditate on the consort of Vishnu | Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat — May that Lakshmi illuminate and inspire us

"Let us know the Great Goddess Lakshmi. Let us meditate on her who is the divine consort of Lord Vishnu. May that radiant Lakshmi illuminate our minds and inspire us."

The Gayatri meter is the most powerful vedic form. Chanting this mantra 108 times opens the mind to receive the goddess's blessings of wisdom and abundance.

The Shri Suktam (श्री सूक्तम्) from the Rigveda is one of the oldest and most powerful hymns to Goddess Lakshmi. It is traditionally recited in full during Lakshmi Puja.

Opening Verse (Verse 1)

O Agni (Jataveda), invoke for me that Lakshmi who shines like gold, who is as radiant as the sun, who is adorned with garlands of gold and silver, who is lunar in her brightness, who embodies the golden divine light.

"O Fire God Agni, please invoke for me that Goddess Lakshmi — golden-complexioned, radiant as the sun, adorned with necklaces of gold and silver, lustrous as the moon."

Verse 2 — Invocation of Abundance

O Agni, invoke for me that Lakshmi who never departs, through whose grace I shall attain abundant gold, cattle, servants, and horses (symbols of all prosperity).

"O Agni, please invoke for me that eternal Lakshmi, through whose presence I may receive unlimited gold, cows (abundance), devoted helpers, and swift horses (progress and achievement)."

Verse 5 — Dwelling of the Goddess

She who is preceded by horses, seated in a chariot, heralded by the trumpet of elephants — I invoke that divine Lakshmi. May Goddess Lakshmi, the divine Shri, be pleased with me.

💡 Tip: The full Shri Suktam has 15 verses. Even reciting the opening verse 11 times during puja is highly auspicious. Many families recite the full Shri Suktam after the aarti.

The Mahalakshmi Ashtakam was composed by Lord Indra (King of the Gods) as his prayer to Goddess Lakshmi. Each of the 8 verses praises a different aspect of the goddess.

Verse 1

Salutations to you, O Great Maya, worshipped by the gods on the sacred seat of prosperity. You who hold conch, discus, and mace in your hands — O Mahalakshmi, I bow to you.

Verse 3

O one who is seated on the lotus, whose thighs are like lotuses, who loves the lotus, who was born from the lotus — protect all the worlds. O Shri Mahalakshmi, I bow to you.

Verse 7

O all-knowing one, granter of all boons, terrible to all evil, remover of all sorrows — O Goddess Mahalakshmi, I bow to you.

Final Verse (Phala Shruti — The Promise)

"The devoted person who recites this Mahalakshmi Ashtakam hymn attains all perfections (siddhis) and gains sovereignty (over their life) always."

Kuber (कुबेर) is the treasurer of the gods and the deity of material wealth, coins, and treasure. Worshipping Kuber alongside Lakshmi on Diwali amplifies prosperity blessings — especially for business and financial goals.

Yakshaya Kuberaya — O Kuber, lord of the Yakshas (wealth spirits) | Vaishravanaya — son of Vishravana | Dhanadhanyadhipataye — master of wealth, grain, and treasure | Dhanadhanyasamriddhim — abundance of wealth and grain | Me Dehi — please grant me | Dapaya Svaha — make it happen, so be it

"O Kuber, Lord of the Yakshas, son of Vishravana, Master of all wealth and treasure — please grant me abundance of wealth and grain. So be it."

This aarti is sung by the entire family while waving the lit aarti plate before the goddess. It is the most joyful and participatory part of Diwali puja.

Victory to you, O Lakshmi, Mother — you are served day and night by Lord Vishnu, the giver. You are Uma (Parvati), Rama (Sita), and Brahm ani — you are the Mother of the universe. The sun and moon meditate upon you; sage Narada sings your praise. In the form of Durga, free from maya, you grant happiness and wealth. Whoever contemplates you receives Riddhi (prosperity), Siddhi (spiritual power), and all wealth...