Kuber Puja uses a north-facing altar, source-counted mantra, respectful worship of the household wealth-storage place, aarti, prasad and donation.

Kuber Puja Samagri

Source-specific materials

  • A Kuber image and yellow cloth
  • Chandan, kumkum, roli and akshat
  • Turmeric, coriander seed, lotus seed and durva
  • Flowers, water and Gangajal
  • Ghee or oil diya, dhoop and camphor
  • Sweets, fruit and kheer

Before You Begin

  • Seat Kuber facing north where practical.
  • Clean the safe or wealth-storage place without displaying valuables.
  • Arrange turmeric, coriander, lotus seed and durva.

Complete Step-by-Step Kuber 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 sankalp

    On Dhanteras or Diwali install Kuber and state the resolve.

    Bathe and make sankalp mantra
    Om kuberaaya namah poojanam karishye| Om ganam ganapataye namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ कुबेराय नमः पूजनं करिष्ये। ॐ गणं गणपतये नमः।

  2. Offer tilak and upacharas

    Present chandan, akshat, flowers, dhoop and diya.

    Offer tilak and upacharas mantra
    Om kuberaaya namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ कुबेराय नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।

  3. Chant Kuber mantra

    Use the source minimum of 108.

    Chant Kuber mantra mantra
    Om yakshaaya kuberaaya vaishravanaaya dhanadhaanyaadhipataye dhanadhaanyasamriddhim me dehi daapaya svaahaa|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा।

  4. Worship the wealth-storage place

    Apply kumkum and place the exact source seeds and durva, then chant the two source prayers and perform aarti.

    Worship the wealth-storage place mantra
    Om shreem hreem kleem shreem kleem vitteshvaraaya namah| Om hreem shreem kreem shreem kuberaaya ashta-lakshmee mama grihe dhanam puraya puraya namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं क्लीं वित्तेश्वराय नमः। ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं कुबेराय अष्ट-लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पुरय पुरय नमः।

  5. Prasad and donation

    Share prasad and donate food or clothing according to capacity.

Simple Kuber 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. Seat Kuber on yellow cloth facing north where practical.
  2. Offer chandan, flowers and a safely lit diya.
  3. Chant the source Kuber mantra.
  4. Mark the closed safe respectfully, perform aarti, share prasad and donate.

When to Perform Kuber Puja

Dhanteras and Diwali are explicit source occasions.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Kuber Puja

Kuber worship traditionally frames material resources through stewardship, gratitude and generosity rather than guaranteed wealth.

Responsible resources

The safe ritual prompts careful stewardship.

Abundance prayer

Devotees seek sufficiency without promises.

Donation

Giving balances the wealth-focused intent.

Important Kuber Puja Notes

  • Do not expose valuables during worship.
  • No financial outcome is guaranteed.
  • The 108 minimum is source-supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

North where practical.

Turmeric, coriander, lotus seed and durva.

At least 108.

Yes.