What the tradition says
Agni-homa version of Lakshmi-puja with samidha of lotus stems and offerings of kheer. Traditional texts pair the 108- or 1008-count Shri-sukta oblation with Diwali-night observance. Heavier ritual than the standard Lakshmi-puja.
What it addresses
- Venus
- Jupiter
Traditional timing
- Diwali night (Kartika-Amavasya) is canonical.
- Akshaya-tritiya is emphasised for new ventures.
- Tradition requires a qualified ritvik for the agni handling.
Source
Shri-sukta; Lakshmi-tantra ch. 22
Common questions
- What is Mahalakshmi-yagya (fire-rite)?
- Agni-homa version of Lakshmi-puja with samidha of lotus stems and offerings of kheer. Traditional texts pair the 108- or 1008-count Shri-sukta oblation with Diwali-night observance. Heavier ritual than the standard Lakshmi-puja.
- What does Mahalakshmi-yagya (fire-rite) address?
- Traditionally associated with Venus, Jupiter.
- When is Mahalakshmi-yagya (fire-rite) traditionally performed?
- Diwali night (Kartika-Amavasya) is canonical. Akshaya-tritiya is emphasised for new ventures. Tradition requires a qualified ritvik for the agni handling.
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