Lakshmi Ganesh Puja begins with Ganesha and then worships Lakshmi, preserving durva and modak for Ganesha and kheer or halwa for Lakshmi. The source uses five joint stages.

Lakshmi Ganesh Puja Samagri

Source-specific materials

  • Ganesh and Lakshmi murtis or images
  • Kalash, mauli, mango leaves and coconut
  • Roli, kumkum, akshat, chandan and flowers
  • Durva for Ganesha, dhoop, diya, camphor and bell
  • Modak or laddoo for Ganesha; kheer or halwa for Lakshmi; fruit and mishri
  • Coins, grain and asana

Before You Begin

  • Place Ganesha and Lakshmi together without confusing their specific offerings.
  • Prepare durva and modak for Ganesha separately from Lakshmi’s kheer or halwa.
  • Install the source kalash securely and light the diya safely.

Complete Step-by-Step Lakshmi Ganesh 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 joint sankalp

    Clean the altar and resolve to worship Ganesha and Lakshmi.

    Bathe and make the joint sankalp mantra
    mama upaattasamastaduritakshayadvaaraa shreeganeshalakshmeepreetyartham poojanam karishye|
    Original Sanskrit
    मम उपात्तसमस्तदुरितक्षयद्वारा श्रीगणेशलक्ष्मीप्रीत्यर्थं पूजनं करिष्ये।

  2. Worship Ganesha first

    Offer durva, flowers, light and modak or laddoo with the source Ganesh upachara mantra.

    Worship Ganesha first mantra
    Om gam ganapataye namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ गं गणपतये नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।

  3. Worship Lakshmi

    After Ganesha, offer Lakshmi’s supported upacharas and naivedya.

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

  4. Chant both sets of prayers

    Chant Ganesh remembrance followed by the two Lakshmi prayers.

    Chant both sets of prayers mantra
    Om gam ganapataye namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।
    Chant both sets of prayers mantra
    Om shreem lakshmyai namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ श्रीं लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
    Chant both sets of prayers mantra
    Om mahaalakshmyai vidmahe vishnupatnyai dheemahi| tanno lakshmeeh prachodayaat||
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै धीमहि। तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्॥

  5. Chalisa, aarti and conclusion

    Read Lakshmi Chalisa, perform aarti, ask forgiveness and share both offerings as prasad.

    Chalisa, aarti and conclusion 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 Lakshmi Ganesh 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 Ganesha and Lakshmi on one clean altar.
  2. Offer durva and modak to Ganesha, then flowers and kheer or halwa to Lakshmi.
  3. Light a diya and chant both source name mantras.
  4. Read Lakshmi Chalisa, perform aarti and distribute prasad.

When to Perform Lakshmi Ganesh Puja

The joint form is commonly used in household festival worship; use the current panchang for the relevant Lakshmi-Ganesh observance.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Lakshmi Ganesh Puja

Joint worship traditionally brings auspicious beginnings and household-resource prayer together through Ganesha and Lakshmi.

Clear ritual order

Ganesha is worshipped before Lakshmi as the source directs.

Deity-specific offerings

Durva and modak remain distinct from Lakshmi’s food offering.

Household devotion

Joint aarti gives families one coherent festival sequence.

Important Lakshmi Ganesh Puja Notes

  • Do not exchange the deity-specific offerings merely for convenience.
  • Use fresh washed durva.
  • Coins are symbols, not guaranteed financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ganesha.

Durva and modak or laddoo.

The source lists kheer or halwa, with fruit and mishri.

Yes, in this exact source list.