Diwali Vishesh Lakshmi Ganesh Puja

Deepawali (or Diwali), often called the "Festival of Lights," is one of the most important and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. It signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. The historical and mythological origins vary across regions and traditions, but here are the most prominent ones:

1. Return of Prabhu Rama to Ayodhya: After 14 years of exile and the defeat of Ravana in Lanka, Shri Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana. The people of Ayodhya lit oil lamps (diyas) to welcome them home. This marks the origin of Deepawali in North India.
2. Devi Lakshmi's Appearance: On the night of Amavasya (new moon) in the month of Kartik, Mata Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the cosmic ocean). People perform Lakshmi Puja on this day to invite wealth and prosperity into their homes.
3. Shri Krishna and Narakasura: In South India, Deepawali is associated with Shri Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolising the end of evil and liberation from suffering.
4. Bali’s Return to Earth (Balipratipada): In some traditions (especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka), the festival celebrates King Bali’s annual return to Earth, granted by Bhagwan Vishnu after his defeat.

Significance of Deepawali

Deepawali is more than just a celebration -  it's a spiritual and energetic reset.

• Spiritual Cleansing: It's believed that the Deepawali period is energetically powerful for removing negativities and invoking divine blessings.
• Gratitude and Prosperity: Offerings to deities like Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kubera invite abundance, clarity, and strength.
• New Beginnings: Many consider Deepawali as the start of the new financial year and seek divine guidance for prosperity.

Sevas Performed on Deepawali: Significance and Benefits

1. Mahaganapati Abhista Puja

This powerful and auspicious Ganesha Puja invokes Mahaganapati, the supreme form of Bhagwan Shri Ganesha, for wish fulfilment (Abhista = desire/wish). Here's the breakdown and meaning of each component:

• Panchamrut Abhisheka Seva
  • Meaning: Ritual bathing of the deity with five sacred substances - milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar.
  • Benefit: Symbolizes purification of the five elements and the devotee’s body, mind, and soul. Enhances vitality and health; removes inner doshas.
• Pushpa - Vastra Alankara Seva
  • Meaning: Adorning the deity with flowers and fine Clothes.
  • Benefit: Pleases the deity, showing devotion and beauty in offering. Creates a divine vibration and invokes auspiciousness.
• Dhurva - Pushpa Archana Seva
  • Meaning: Offering sacred grass (Dhurva) and flowers while chanting GaneshaÂ’s 108 or 1008 names.
  • Benefit: Dhurva is especially dear to Ganesha. This Seva removes obstacles, grants clarity, stability, and promotes success in new ventures.
• Panch Phal & Coconut Naivedya Seva 
  • Meaning: Offering five kinds of fruits and a coconut to the deity.
  • Benefit: Coconut symbolises ego sacrifice; fruits represent the fruits of karma. It invokes divine grace for fruitful efforts and nourishment.
• Mahamangala Arati Seva
  • Meaning: Waving of the sacred lamp as the concluding ritual.
  • Benefit: Dispels negativity, brings blessings of light, protection, and positive energy to the devotee's life.

Why on Deepawali?

Bhagwan Ganesha is invoked at the beginning of any auspicious event. Performing the Abhista Puja on Deepawali removes obstacles in the coming year and ensures a smooth path for wealth, health, and relationships.

2. Lakshmi Kubera Homa

This is a sacred fire ritual dedicated to Devi Lakshmi (wealth, beauty, and prosperity) and Bhagwan Kubera (the celestial treasurer and guardian of riches).

Purpose and Symbolism:

Lakshmi represents the energy of abundance, divine grace, and material or spiritual wealth. Kubera is the controller and distributor of wealth in the universe. When invoked together, it channels both creation and management of abundance.

Benefits of Lakshmi Kubera Homa on Deepawali:

• Attracts Wealth and Financial Stability: The vibrations created during the homa energize the surroundings and the devoteeÂ’s karmic field to attract financial flow.
• Removes Poverty and Debts: Especially beneficial for those facing financial struggles or stuck in debt cycles.
• Brings Material and Spiritual Prosperity: Not just money, but prosperity in relationships, health, opportunities, and clarity.
• Business and Career Growth: Ideal for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to expand ventures or start new ones.
• Cleanses Vasthu and Aura: The fire ritual dispels negative energies from the home and individualÂ’s aura, enhancing peace and stability.

Homa on Deepawali night (Amavasya) is extremely potent because the cosmic energies are aligned to absorb and amplify intentions. Fire being the medium of transformation carries the prayers directly to the divine realms.

Combined Significance of Both Sevas

Performing both Mahaganapati Abhista Puja and Lakshmi Kubera Homa on Deepawali creates a complete spiritual circuit:

• Ganesha removes blocks and directs one towards the path of Success.
• Lakshmi bestows wealth, Anundance, Prosperity & Peace
• Kubera ensures proper flow and protection of resources.

Together, they purify karmas, energize intentions, and lay the foundation for a blessed and abundant year ahead.