Diwali Muhurat'23

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Mahalakshmi Yantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसरद प्रसरद ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नम:॥
Goddess Lakshmi Pratika | Symbolism of
Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and good health. In Hinduism certain symbols,
materialistic objects, flowers, plants, leaves, eatables, birds and animals are assigned to each deity.

This association of worldly objects to deities is considered very significant. The worldly objects which
are associated to the deity become pious and sacred. Some of these objects are included in Puja
material and offered to deity during the worship. Such offering pleases the deity and helps to fulfil
the Puja.

Lotus Flower
Goddess Lakshmi likes lotus flowers. She holds them in two of her arms and sits over a blossomed
lotus flower. Goddess Lakshmi also adorns a garland made of lotus buds. Hence, lotus flower is
considered sacred and it is offered to Goddess Lakshmi. Nothing pleases Goddess Lakshmi more than
the offering of lotus flowers.

Elephant
It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi prefers white elephants for riding. Hence elephants are given the
honor of Her favorite mount. As Goddess Kamala, She is portrayed with four elephants who give Her
nectar Abhishekam with golden pitchers.

Shri
Symbol Shri is one of the sacred symbols in Hinduism and it is used for Goddess Lakshmi. Shri is
synonym of Goddess Lakshmi. During Lakshmi Puja, Shri is drawn on the wall or on the floor as a
representation of Goddess Lakshmi herself.

Gold
We can confidently say that the gold was the currency of Vedic time. Being the goddess of wealth
and prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi is associated with the gold. Usually, She is portrayed with golden
pot overflowing with golden coins. Goddess Lakshmi also makes boon-giving gesture with one of the
hands which continuously showers golden coins.

Owl
One of the names of Goddess Lakshmi is Ulkavahini, the one who rides an owl. Owl, who is despised
in modern era, has been a revered bird in religious texts. As Vahana of Goddess Lakshmi, owl
represents royalties, penetrating sight and intelligence.

Earthen Lamp
Goddess Lakshmi dwells in light and avoids dark places. The earthen lamps which are used to remove
darkness since Vedic time are symbol of Goddess Lakshmi herself. During Lakshmi Puja she is
welcomed by lighting as many as possible earthen lamps.
Swastika
The Swastika symbol pleases Goddess Lakshmi. On the eve of Diwali, Swastika symbol is drawn in
front of the gate to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. It is customary to draw Swastika at Puja altar before
starting Lakshmi Puja.

Om
Om is very favorite symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. All Lakshmi Mantra(s) begins with the sound of Om.
Om is Vedic sound and it is omnipresent. As Om is absolute truth, it is liked very much by Goddess
Lakshmi.

Cowrie
Yellow Cowrie is very much loved by Goddess Lakshmi. Yellow Cowrie is very cheap and easily
available to the poor as well as the rich. Yellow Cowrie is offered to Goddess Lakshmi during Puja to
please Her.

Ekakshi Nariyal
Most Nariyals (coconuts) when peeled have three big dots where those were attached with the
branch. However, Ekakshi Nariyal has only single dot which makes it very rare coconut. Such Nariyal
is believed to be the representation of Goddess Lakshmi herself. Such coconuts are not broken and
consumed but used for Lakshmi Sadhana.

Dhanya
The Dhanya (i.e. various cereals) is considered the greatest wealth for the living beings. Abundance
of Dhanya is sign of wealth and prosperity. Hence wherever Goddess Lakshmi visits there is
abundance of Dhan and Dhanya. One of the forms of Goddess Lakshmi is known as Dhanya Lashmi
who is one of the Ashta Lakshmi.

Shri Yantra
Shri Yantra is the greatest among all Yantra(s). It is the manifestation of Tripura Sundari Shri
Mahalakshmi herself. Mahalakshmi herself resides in it and it is the embodiment of all of Her energy
and power.

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