What the tradition says
Prosperity-focused Vaishnava puja with recitation of the Shri-sukta from the Rig-vedic khila. Traditional texts pair it with offerings of lotus, gold (or kumkum-rice in lieu), and the Mahalakshmi-ashtaka. The canonical householder rite for what the texts call 'shri-vriddhi' - prosperity-increase.
What it addresses
- Venus
- Jupiter
Traditional timing
- Friday evening, particularly Purnima.
- Kartika-Amavasya (Diwali) is the canonical annual observance.
- Akshaya-tritiya (3rd tithi of Vaishakha-shukla) is emphasised for new ventures.
Source
Shri-sukta (Rig-vedic khila); Lakshmi-tantra ch. 22
Common questions
- What is Lakshmi-puja / Shri-sukta-paath?
- Prosperity-focused Vaishnava puja with recitation of the Shri-sukta from the Rig-vedic khila. Traditional texts pair it with offerings of lotus, gold (or kumkum-rice in lieu), and the Mahalakshmi-ashtaka. The canonical householder rite for what the texts call 'shri-vriddhi' - prosperity-increase.
- What does Lakshmi-puja / Shri-sukta-paath address?
- Traditionally associated with Venus, Jupiter.
- When is Lakshmi-puja / Shri-sukta-paath traditionally performed?
- Friday evening, particularly Purnima. Kartika-Amavasya (Diwali) is the canonical annual observance. Akshaya-tritiya (3rd tithi of Vaishakha-shukla) is emphasised for new ventures.
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