Lakshmi Kubera Havan: A Sacred Ritual for Wealth and Prosperity

The Lakshmi Kubera Havan is a powerful and sacred fire ritual performed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods.

This Havan is a comprehensive solution for those seeking financial stability, business growth, debt protection, and overall abundance in life. It instils a sense of reassurance and confidence.

By performing this ritual, devotees are blessed with wealth, success, and prosperity while removing financial obstacles.

The combined divine energies of Lakshmi and Kubera, believed to bring long-lasting financial security, material gains, and peace, make this ritual a spiritually uplifting experience for anyone striving for both spiritual and material prosperity.

Any day which, whatever your date of birth, Nakshatra day, or Laxmi Pujan

In 2024, Lakshmi Puja will be performed on Friday, November 1, during the festival of Diwali.

1. Lakshmi Kubera Havan is performed to invite wealth and prosperity into one’s home.
2. The Lakshmi Kubera Havan is a powerful ritual dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera.
3. Many believe conducting a Lakshmi Kubera Havan removes financial obstacles.
4. The Lakshmi Kubera Havan is particularly auspicious during Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya.
5. Priests chant sacred mantras during the Lakshmi Kubera Havan to invoke divine blessings.
6. Business owners often arrange a Lakshmi Kubera Havan to attract success and growth.
7. Offerings of ghee, sweets, and flowers usually accompany a Lakshmi Kubera Havan.
8. Families seek harmony and abundance by participating in a Lakshmi Kubera Havan.
9. Performing a Lakshmi Kubera Havan at home brings continuous financial stability.
10. The Lakshmi Kubera Havan includes reciting powerful shlokas to appease the deities.
11. Many temples organise Lakshmi Kubera Havan for devotees during festive occasions.
12. It is said that the Lakshmi Kubera Havan helps clear debts and attract positive energy.
13. Before a Lakshmi Kubera Havan, participants prepare a sacred space and purify the area.
14. Performing the Lakshmi Kubera Havan ensures the blessings of wealth and divine grace.
15. The Lakshmi Kubera Havan is a time-honoured tradition for those seeking material and spiritual prosperity

Performing Lakshmi Kubera Havan is believed to attract wealth and prosperity into one's life.

Many devotees conduct the Lakshmi Kubera Havan during Diwali to seek blessings for financial growth.

The Lakshmi Kubera Havan involves chanting specific mantras to invoke Goddess Lakshmi's and Lord Kubera's blessings.

It is said that participating in the Lakshmi Kubera Havan can remove obstacles to success and bring abundance.

Priests recommend performing the Lakshmi Kubera Havan in the early morning for the best results.

During the Lakshmi Kubera Havan, offerings such as gold coins, rice, and ghee are made to the sacred fire.

Business owners often arrange a Lakshmi Kubera Havan to ensure continuous growth and stability in their ventures.

The Lakshmi Kubera Havan is performed not only to gain wealth but also to maintain financial discipline.

Families believe conducting the Lakshmi Kubera Havan together strengthens their financial foundation.

Many temples organise Lakshmi Kubera Havan during unique festivals to help devotees attain divine blessings.

The sacred rituals of the Lakshmi Kubera Havan are detailed in ancient Vedic scriptures.

The Lakshmi Kubera Havan is a sacred fire ritual performed to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, the divine custodians of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. It is a powerful means to connect with these sacred energies.

This Homa benefits anyone seeking financial success, expansion of business, protection from debt, and quick recovery of dues.

What you should know: Janma Nakshatra, Janma Rashi, Gotra,

Your Name:

Janma Nakshatra

Janma Rashi

Gotra.

Clean the Area first: Begin by ensuring that the place where you are performing the puja is clean and pure.

Begin by resolving Sankalpa to seek wealth and prosperity, protection from debt, and business expansion.

Please clearly state your name, rashi, nakshatra, gotra and intention while holding a small amount of water, and then offer it to the earth to signify your intent.

Begin by invoking Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and take a Sankalpa (vow) for the success of the Homa. You can chant the following:

• Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah – to invoke Ganesha.
• Offer flowers, rice grains, and water while chanting.

Now, you need to invoke the local deity or guardian deity. Facing the main entrance of your home or the place where the ritual is being performed, you can chant:

• Sthanadevata Avahayami (I invoke the Sthanddevta).

As you chant this, sprinkle water in all four directions using a spoon or flower dipped in water, visualising the guardian deity blessing the space. Offer turmeric, kumkum, and flowers.

Offerings to Sthanddevta: Offer flowers, incense, a lit lamp, and any sweets or fruits you have prepared.

You can say:

• Om Sthanadevata Namah, Pushpam Samarpayami (I offer flowers to the Sthanddevta).
• Om Sthanadevata Namah, Deepam Samarpayami (I offer the light to the Sthanddevta).
• Om Sthanadevata Namah, Naivedyam Samarpayami (I offer the food to the Sthanddevta).

Panchamrit Abhishekam (optional): If you have a small idol or representation with supari of the Sthanddevta, you can perform an Abhishekam with Panchamrit, followed by clean water to purify the deity.

If you have Ganesha idol use Ganesha idol or use Supari as pratikatamak lord ganesha

Invoke Lord Ganesha at the beginning to remove obstacles. Chant 'Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha' and offer flowers and turmeric to the deity.

1. Materials Required:
   • A clean idol or picture of Lord Ganesha.
   • Fresh flowers (preferably red hibiscus, as Ganesha loves red flowers).
   • Durva grass (21 blades).
   • Sandalwood paste.
   • Kumkum (vermilion) and turmeric.
   • Incense sticks (agarbatti).
   • Ghee or oil lamp (diya).
   • Betel leaves, betel nuts.
   • Modaks, fruits, or other sweets as offerings.
   • Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee).
   • Coconut (optional).

Step-by-Step Ganesh Pooja Procedure

1. Sankalpa (Taking a Vow):Before starting the puja, take a Sankalpa, a declaration of your intent. Sit in a comfortable position, hold some water in your right hand, and recite:
   • Mama Upatta Samasta Duritakshaya Dwara Shri Parameshwara Preetyartham, Ganesha Pooja Karishye (I perform this Ganesha Pooja to remove all obstacles and to please the Supreme Lord).
   • After saying this, release the water into an optional plate (tamhan) or onto the ground.
2. Dhyanam (Meditation on Lord Ganesha):Close your eyes, focus on Lord Ganesha, and chant:
   • Om Gananaam Tva Ganapatim Havamahe Kavim Kavinam Upamashravastamam Jyestharajam Brahmanam Brahmanaspata A Nah Shrivnootibhih Sidasadanam Om Mahaganapataye Namah.
3. Avahan (Invoking Lord Ganesha):Place the Ganesha idol or image on a clean platform and sprinkle it with water. With folded hands, invite Lord Ganesha to preside over the ceremony by chanting:
   • Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah, Avahayami (I invoke Lord Ganesha).
   • Offer flowers, sprinkle water, and place rice grains before the idol or image.
4. Offering a Seat (Asana Samarpanam):Imagine offering Lord Ganesha a seat. Say:
   • Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah, Asanam Samarpayami (I offer you this seat, Lord Ganesha).
5. Padyam (Washing of Feet):Offer water to wash Ganesha's feet, symbolically using a spoon or a flower dipped in water. Chant:
   • Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah, Padyam Samarpayami.
6. Arghyam (Offering Water for Clean Hands):Offer water for Ganesha to wash His hands. Chant:
   • Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah, Arghyam Samarpayami.
7. Achamaniyam (Offering Water to Sip): Offer water for Ganesha to sip. 

If you have Lakshmi Idol, Lakhmi Photo, Kuber Idol, or Photo, use Supari as pratikatamak.

Invoke the deities by chanting the following mantras 108 times:

For Goddess Lakshmi: 'Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseeda Praseeda Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha.'

For Lord Kubera: 'Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadi Pataye Dhanadhanya Samriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha.'

  Agni Prana Prathishta

It is an essential step in any Homa (fire ritual) where the life force (Prana) is invoked into the sacred fire (Agni) to make it the central element of the ritual.

This process sanctifies the fire and allows it to act as a medium for communicating offerings to the deities and receiving blessings in return. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to perform Agni Prana Prathishta.

Preparations for Agni Prana Prathishta

1. Clean and Prepare the Homa Kunda: Ensure the Homa Kunda (fire pit) is clean and ready. Place a layer of darbha grass or clean sand at the bottom of the pit.
2. Gather the Materials:
• Dried cow dung cakes or wood (for lighting the fire).
• Ghee (clarified butter) for offerings.
• Camphor or cotton wicks for lighting the fire.
• Samidha (sacred wood sticks, often from mango, peepal, or other holy trees).
• Turmeric, kumkum, flowers, and incense for the puja.
3. Decorate the Fire Pit: Use rice flour or turmeric powder to draw sacred symbols like swastikas or lotuses around the fire pit.

Step-by-Step Procedure for Agni Prana Prathishta

1. Invoke Lord Ganesha: Before beginning the Agni Prana Prathishta, invoke Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles. Offer flowers, water, and turmeric, and chant:
• Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah.
2. Invoke the Navagrahas: Pay homage to the Navagrahas (nine planets) to ensure cosmic harmony in the ritual. You can chant the Navagraha stotram or offer a simple prayer by reciting:
• Om Navagrahaya Namah.
3. Lighting the Agni (Fire):
• Arrange the cow dung cakes or wood neatly in the Homa Kunda.
• Place camphor or cotton dipped in ghee in the centre to ignite the fire.
• Light the camphor and gently blow on the flame to help it spread to the wood.
• Once the fire is lit, offer ghee into the fire while chanting:
• Om Agnaye Svaha (offer a drop of ghee into the fire).
4. Agni Avahan (Invoking the Fire Deity): After the fire is lit, invoke Lord Agni, the fire deity, to make the fire sacred. Chant the following mantra to invite the presence of Agni:
• Om Agnaye Namah, Agnim Avahayami (I invoke Lord Agni).

Offer flowers and ghee into the fire.

1. Prana Prathishta (Infusing Life into the Fire): Now that Agni is invoked, the next step is to infuse Prana (life force) into the fire to make it the living entity of the ritual. Sit with concentration, face the fire, and chant the following mantra while mentally visualising the life force entering the fire:
• Om Agnaye Prana Prathishtapaya Svaha (May Lord Agni receive the life force).

You can use the following extended mantra:

• Om Bhooh, Bhuvah, Svah, Pranaya Agnaye Svaha.

After chanting this, offer a spoonful of ghee into the fire to symbolise this infusion of Prana.

1. Offering Samidha (Sacred Wood): Now that the fire is sanctified and infused with Prana, offer Samidha (sacred wood sticks) into the fire. Each time you offer a stick, chant:
• Om Agnaye Idam Namama (This offering is for Agni, not me).

Offer as many sticks as is required for the ritual. Traditionally, 11 or 21 sticks are offered.

1. Offering the Five Elements (Pancha Bhuta): The five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) are symbolically offered into the Agni to harmonise them with the universal energies. You can chant:
• Om Prithivyai Svaha (Earth).
• Om Apah Svaha (Water).
• Om Tejase Svaha (Fire).
• Om Vayave Svaha (Air).
• Om Akashaya Svaha (Space).

Offer a spoonful of ghee with each chant, symbolising these elements.

1. Chanting Agni Mantras: As part of Agni Prana Prathishta, you can chant the following Vedic mantras for Agni:
• Om Agnimeele Purohitam Yajnasya Devam Ritvijam, Hotaram Ratna Dhataram ||

Meaning: "I extol Agni, the divine priest, the minister of the sacrifice, and the bestower of treasures."

• Om Svaahakritam Agnim Prahinomya Ranye Lokam.
1. Offering Ghee and Other Sacrificial Items (Ahuti): As the final step of the Agni Prana Prathishta, offer ghee and other ritual materials like grains or herbs into the fire. The mantra should accompany each offering:
• Om Agnaye Svaha (offer the item into the fire).

Continue offering the items reverently until the fire consumes all the Ahuti materials.

1. Pradakshina (Circumambulation): After completing the offerings, walk around the Homa Kunda three times in a clockwise direction, showing reverence to Agni.

Concluding the Agni Prana Prathishta:

Once the offerings are made and the fire has settled, you can conclude the ritual by bowing down to Lord Agni and offering a final prayer for success in the Homa. You may chant:

• Om Agnaye Namah, Agnaye Pranamasmi (I bow to Agni).

This completes the Agni Prana Prathishta, ensuring the fire is sanctified and ready for the main Homa ritual.

Light the Homa fire in the Homa Kund and invoke Agni (the fire god) with the mantra:

 'Om Agnaye Swaha'. Offer ghee and sesame seeds into the fire.

For Goddess Lakshmi, offer:

- Ghee mixed with turmeric and lotus seeds
- Grains (rice and sesame seeds)
Chant 'Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Swaha' as you offer these items into the fire.

Offer ghee and grains into the fire 108 times, chanting Lakshmi and Kubera mantras for each offering. This amplifies the blessings of wealth and protection.

Mix all remaining ingredients (ghee, grains, flowers) into one offering and offer it as the final Purnahuti while chanting the concluding mantras.

Perform this home on an auspicious day, preferably Thursday, Friday, or Laxmi Poojan. For the best results, perform it during **Brahma Muhurta** (before sunrise), starting at 3.20 am.

**Pitru Paksha**: Avoid performing the Homa during Pitru Paksha, as it is considered a period of honouring ancestors, not for material gains.
**Brahma Muhurta**: Brahma Muhurta (approximately 3:20 AM – 6:00 AM) is highly auspicious for performing this Homa.

Quantity: 1 medium-sized
Material: Copper, brass, or any sacred material.

 - Sandalwood (for Jupiter’s blessings): 250 grams
 - Mango wood (for Lakshmi’s blessings): 500 grams
 - Banyan wood (to appease Rahu): 250 grams

Quantity: 500 ml
To be used for offerings in the fire (Ahuti).

 - Rice: 500 grams (unbroken grains)
 - Wheat: 250 grams
 - Barley: 250 grams
 - Sesame seeds (black): 100 grams (for Rahu-related offerings)

 - Bananas: 12 (for offering on the altar)
 - Coconuts: 2 (for Purnahuti and altar)

 - Fresh yellow and red flowers (marigold, lotus, or roses): 100 grams
 - Lotus seeds: 50 grams (for Goddess Lakshmi Ahuti)

Quantity: 10 pieces
This will be offered as part of the Kubera Ahuti.

Quantity: 50 ml
Mixed with ghee for offerings to Kubera and Jupiter's blessings.

Quantity: 50 grams each
Mixed with ghee for Kubera offerings.

 - Turmeric Powder: 50 grams
 - Kumkum: 50 grams
For applying on deities and for offering.

Quantity: 10 pieces
For lighting the fire and performing the aarti.

Quantity: 100 grams
This is for application on deities and Jupiter-related offerings.

Quantity: 250 ml
This is for offering in the Homa or purification purposes.

Quantity: 100 ml
Sacred water (Ganga water or clean water) for purification and offerings.

Quantity: 1
For mixing the final Purnahuti offerings.

When performed with devotion and proper guidance, the Lakshmi Kubera Havan brings immense wealth, prosperity, and protection from financial troubles. It enhances business growth and invites the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. Follow the rituals and mantras faithfully to ensure you receive this sacred home's full benefits.

Combined Material List for Lakshmi Kubera Havan and Related Rituals

1. Homa Kunda (Fire Altar)
• 1 medium-sized (Copper, brass, or any sacred material)
2. Wood (Samidha) for the Homa Fire
• Sandalwood (250 grams)
• Mango wood (500 grams)
• Banyan wood (250 grams)
3. Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• 500 ml (for offerings in the fire)
4. Grains
• Rice: 500 grams (unbroken)
• Wheat: 250 grams
• Barley: 250 grams
• Sesame seeds (black): 100 grams
5. Fruits
• Bananas: 12
• Coconuts: 2
6. Flowers
• Fresh yellow and red flowers (100 grams)
• Lotus seeds: 50 grams
7. Coins (Silver or Copper)
• 10 pieces (for Kubera Ahuti)
8. Honey
• 50 ml (for offerings)
9. Sugar and Jaggery
• 50 grams each
10. Turmeric Powder and Kumkum (Vermillion)
• Turmeric Powder: 50 grams
• Kumkum: 50 grams
11. Camphor
• 10 pieces
12. Sandalwood Paste
• 100 grams
13. Milk
• 250 ml
14. Sacred Water
• 100 ml (Ganga water or clean water)
15. Silver or Brass Bowl
• 1 (for Purnahuti offerings

This list covers the essential materials for performing the Lakshmi Kubera Havan, Ganesh Pooja, Sthanddevta Pooja, and Agni Prana Prathishta.

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गणपति अथर्वशीर्ष Ganapati Atharvasirsha (In Sanskrit) ॐ नमस्ते गणपतये ॥
त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं तत्त्वमसि ॥
त्वमेव केवलं कर्तासि ॥
त्वमेव केवलं धर्तासि ॥
त्वमेव केवलं हर्तासि ॥
त्वमेव सर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्मासि ॥
त्वं साक्षादात्मासि नित्यम् ॥ ऋतं वच्मि ॥ सत्यं वच्मि ॥
अव त्वं माम् ॥ अव वक्तारम् ॥
अव श्रोतारम् ॥ अव दातारम् ॥
अव धातारम् ॥ अवानूचानमव शिष्यम् ॥
अव पश्चात्तात् ॥ अव पुरस्तात् ॥
अवोत्तरात्तात् ॥ अव दक्षिणात्तात् ॥
अव चोध्वात्तात् ॥ अवाधरात्तात् ॥
सर्वतो मां पाहि पाहि समन्तात् ॥ त्वं वाङ्मयस्त्वं चिन्मयः ॥
त्वं आनन्दमयस्त्वं ब्रह्ममयः ॥
त्वं सच्चिदानन्दाद्वितीयोऽसि ॥
त्वं प्रत्यक्षं ब्रह्मासि ॥
त्वं ज्ञानमयो विज्ञानमयोऽसि ॥ सर्वं जगदिदं त्वत्तो जायते ॥
सर्वं जगदिदं त्वत्तस्तिष्ठति ॥
सर्वं जगदिदं त्वयि लयमेष्यति ॥
सर्वं जगदिदं त्वयि प्रत्येति ॥
त्वं भूमिरापोऽनलोऽनिलो नभः ॥
त्वं चत्वारि वाक्पदानि ॥ त्वं गुणत्रयातीतः ॥
त्वं अवस्थात्रयातीतः ॥
त्वं देहत्रयातीतः ॥
त्वं कालत्रयातीतः ॥
त्वं मूलाधारस्थितोऽसि नित्यम् ॥
त्वं शक्तित्रयात्मकः ॥
त्वां योगिनो ध्यायन्ति नित्यम् ॥सहस्रावर्तयित्वा यः फलमवाप्नोति ॥

Here is a simple and popular Aarti for Goddess Lakshmi that is sung during Lakshmi Pooja, especially on auspicious days like Diwali, Fridays, or during a Lakshmi Kubera Havan:

श्री लक्ष्मीजी की आरती (Shri Lakshmi Ji Ki Aarti) Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata
Tumko Nish Din Sevat, Har Vishnu Vidhata |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Uma, Rama, Brahmani, Tumhi Jag-Mata
Surya-Chandra Dhyanat, Narada Rishi Gata |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampatti Data
Jo Koi Tumko Dhyata, Riddhi Siddhi Dhan Pata |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Tum Patal-Nivasini, Tumhi Shubh Data
Karma-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhav-Nidhi Ki Taran-Har |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rahti, Sab Sadgun Aata
Sab Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Naheen Ghabrata |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata || Tum Bin Yagya Na Hote, Vastra Na Koi Pata
Khan-Paan Ka Vaibhav, Sab Tumse Aata |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

English Translation:

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Mother Jai Lakshmi Mata
Lord Vishnu, the Creator, serves you night and day |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

You are Uma, Rama, Brahmani, Mother of the world
The Sun and Moon meditate upon you, and Narada praises you |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

You are the formless Durga, giver of happiness and prosperity
Whoever meditates on you gains wealth and prosperity |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

You reside in the Underworld, bestowing auspiciousness
You enlighten all with your power and are the saviour from life's ocean |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

In the house where you reside, all virtues come forth
Everything becomes possible, and no one feels fearful |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

Without you, no Yagna happens, and no clothes are found
Food and wealth all come from you |
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata ||

Here is a popular Aarti for Lord Kubera, the god of wealth and prosperity, typically sung during Kubera Pooja or the Lakshmi Kubera Havan:

कुबेरजी की आरती (Kuber Ji Ki Aarti) Jai Kuber Maharaj, Dhanada Dhan Pati Raja |
Bahu Ratna Jahan Khani, Riddhi Siddhi Daata Raja ||
Jai Kuber Maharaj…|| Haath Shobhit Gadha Khadag, Charan Paduka Baaje |
Mukut Mani Shobhit Sheesh, Naag Phani Raja ||
Jai Kuber Maharaj…|| Yaksh, Kinnar, Gandharv, Sevak Avinashi |
Nitya Namo Durge Devi, Parvati Pati Shashi ||
Jai Kuber Maharaj…||

English Translation:

Victory to Lord Kubera, the king of wealth and treasure!
Where gems are found in abundance, the giver of riches and success, Lord Kubera ||
Jai Kuber Maharaj…||

In his hands, a mace and sword shine, and his feet are adorned with anklets that ring
A crown with jewels adorns his head, and he is surrounded by serpents ||
Jai Kuber Maharaj…||

Yakshas, Kinnaras, Gandharvas are his eternal servants
I bow always to the Goddess Durga and Parvati's consort, Lord Kubera ||
Jai Kuber Maharaj…||