Dhanteras Puja joins worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi. The source uses a concise four-stage sequence with joint offerings, Lakshmi mantra, Chalisa and aarti.

Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja Samagri

Source-specific materials

  • A Lakshmi image and kalash
  • Roli, kumkum, akshat, chandan and flowers
  • Dhoop, diya, camphor and bell
  • Sweets, fruit, coconut and kheer
  • Coins, grain, mauli and asana

Before You Begin

  • Clean the festival altar and place the Lakshmi image with the kalash.
  • Arrange coins and grain as respectful symbols, not promises of financial gain.
  • Prepare one clean naivedya from the exact list.

Complete Step-by-Step Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja Vidhi

Follow the reviewed source sequence from preparation through the final prayer and prasad. Use only the offerings listed for this puja.

  1. Bathe and make the Dhanteras sankalp

    Wear clean clothes and state the source festival resolve.

    Bathe and make the Dhanteras sankalp mantra
    mama upaattasamastaduritakshayadvaaraa shreelakshmeepreetyartham dhanaterasapoojanam karishye|
    Original Sanskrit
    मम उपात्तसमस्तदुरितक्षयद्वारा श्रीलक्ष्मीप्रीत्यर्थं धनतेरसपूजनं करिष्ये।

  2. Worship Dhanvantari and Lakshmi

    Present each supported upachara first with Dhanvantari remembrance and then Lakshmi worship.

    Worship Dhanvantari and Lakshmi mantra
    Om dhanvantaraye namah [upachaara] samarpayaami| Om shreem lakshmyai namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ धन्वन्तरये नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि। ॐ श्रीं लक्ष्म्यै नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।

  3. Chant Lakshmi mantras

    Recite the two source Lakshmi prayers calmly.

    Chant Lakshmi mantras mantra
    Om shreem lakshmyai namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ श्रीं लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
    Chant Lakshmi mantras mantra
    Om mahaalakshmyai vidmahe vishnupatnyai dheemahi| tanno lakshmeeh prachodayaat||
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै धीमहि। तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्॥

  4. Chalisa, aarti and prasad

    Read Lakshmi Chalisa, perform Om Jai Lakshmi Mata aarti, ask forgiveness and distribute prasad.

    Chalisa, aarti and prasad mantra
    aavaahanam na jaanaami na jaanaami tathaarchanam| poojaam chaiva na jaanaami kshamyataam parameshvara||
    Original Sanskrit
    आवाहनं न जानामि न जानामि तथार्चनम्। पूजां चैव न जानामि क्षम्यतां परमेश्वर॥

Simple Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja Method at Home

This shorter practice retains the essential devotional actions supported by the source; it is not presented as a substitute for a formal priest-led rite where one is specified.

  1. Clean the altar and state the Dhanteras resolve.
  2. Offer chandan, flowers and light to Dhanvantari and Lakshmi.
  3. Chant Om Shrim Lakshmyai Namah and offer fruit or kheer.
  4. Read Lakshmi Chalisa and perform aarti.

When to Perform Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja

Perform on Dhanteras according to the current local festival panchang; no fixed annual date or universal hour is inserted here.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja

Dhanteras worship traditionally joins Dhanvantari remembrance with Lakshmi devotion, gratitude for health-supporting knowledge and responsible household resources.

Dhanvantari remembrance

Devotees honour the divine association with Ayurveda and care, without making medical cure claims.

Lakshmi devotion

Prayer for sufficiency is framed through gratitude and right use of resources.

Festival beginning

The puja begins the Deepavali observance with cleaning, light and prayer.

Important Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja Notes

  • Do not turn coins into a guarantee of wealth.
  • Use the current panchang for timing.
  • This source does not require buying a particular object as part of the puja.

Frequently Asked Questions

This source worships both Dhanvantari and Lakshmi.

No such requirement appears in this puja source.

Sweets, fruit, coconut or kheer.

With Lakshmi Chalisa, aarti, forgiveness prayer and prasad.