Diwali Laxmi Ganesh Gifts

Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh are intrinsic part of Indian Diwali celebrations. The special diwali puja is incomplete without the presence of these two hindu deities. The pujan begin after placing idols or pictures of Maa Laxmi and Bhagwan Ganesh in the pooja ghar. Special pujan time and vidhi is followed by people to get blessings, love and shower of good luck. Nowadays, people are bringing religious feel and touch to the wishes and tradition of gift exchange. Lakshmi and Ganesh idols in pottery, silver, gold or brass metal, glass, porcelain, fiber and other material are available in market. Their image engraved coins are also exchanged as gift and even they could be placed at the puja-sthal. Special Diwali Laxmi Ganesh Gifts in the form of decoratives, hangings, statues, vase, murti, precious metal pendant and in various other different styles are available in market.

Origin Of Goddess Lakshmi

History of Mata Lakshmi Birth
Lakshmiji is the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, luck, light, beauty and fertility. Her persona implicates all positiveness. The four arms of Goddess indicates that her bliss can shower in all directions possible. And the lotus on which she is sitting elegantly, signifies that we should never be too much attached with the materialistic world.

There is an amazing story behind the origin of Goddess Lakshmi. This legendary story associated with the festival of Diwali is also called as the story of 'Samudra Manthan'(Churning of Sea). The story weaved with various elements of fantasy goes like this.

Once, Rishi Durvasa cursed God Indra for not paying proper respect to him. It was actually the pride of wealth that Indra didn't pay attention to Sage Durvasa. As a result of his curse, Goddess Lakshmi, who was the reason for Indra's prosperity left him. Indra pleaded him to nullify the curse. Durvasa pitied him and said that only Lord Vishnu would be able to help him.

Being at loss of everything gave a nice opportunity to Demons to attack Indra. His teacher and mentor, Brihaspati helped Indra to approach Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu advised him to reconcile with the Demons and perform the process of churning the sea in order to extract milk from it. Using Mandara (a mountain) as the churning rod and Vasuki ( name of the king of serpents)as the rope, Demons and Gods, with combined efforts, carried out the process. This enabled Goddess Lakshmi to emerge from the sea in a dramatic manner amidst the wild tides of sea water. The milk produced as the effect of churning was the nectar and all Gods had it so as to immortalize their being.

This was the story of Lakshmi- Indra reunion. But many other significant instances are attached it. At the same time, the King of Sea appeared and declared Lakshmi to be his daughter. He blessed the divine couple with good fortune and happiness. Moreover, this incident marks the return of Lord Indra to power and glory, which earlier was snatched away due to the effect of Durvasa curse.

Just as Indra reassembled his broken empire and was rather well of after Lakshmiji bestowed her blessings over him, people pray to her to shower on them the same grace. It is believed that on the auspicious day of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi visits every house and graces it with her generosity. This is the reason why we see every house beautifully decorated with lights and Rangolis so that they can welcome Goddess Lakshmi to their house.

Maa Lakshmi and Ganesha Arti

Diwali aarti is the devotional song that people sing in praise of Lords and Goddesses. There are many religious songs but for Diwali celebration, special Diwali aartis are sung for in favor of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. Generally, these prayers are sung after the pooja is over. There are different Diwali aartis for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi that people sing across the nation.

In fact, there are other devotional songs too that can be sung on this religious festive occasion. These are most commonly and popularly known as 'bhajans'. While sung together by elders and children, it creates a spiritual and divine atmosphere. It fills the heart with divine spiritually. It is a traditional custom to sing Lord Ganesha's aarti before any other devotional song, as Lord Shiva blessed him that every person would name and remember him before any other God.

The most significant part of 'aartis' or 'bhajans' is that they are printed in different regional languages for people to understand and sing. There are even various CDs and cassettes on Diwali aartis that people can play or can gift. Through these prayers, we admire and praise the Almighty for His benevolence. In fact, these aartis are sung in melodious tunes during the puja and aarti. People believe that the Diwali aarti pleases the Lord and he bestows us with good fortune and good luck.

Diwali Aarti for Goddess Lakshmi

Maa Lakshmi Aarti
Jai lakshmi maataa, Maiyaa jaya lakshmi maataa
Tumako nishadina dhyaavata, Hara vishnu vidhaataa

Brahmaanii, rudraanii, kamalaa, Tuuhii hai jaga maataa
Suurya chandramaa dhyaavata, Naarada rishi gaataa

Durgaa ruupa nirantara, sukha sampati daataa
Jo koi tumako dhyaavata, riddhi siddhi dhana paataa

Tuuhii hai paataala basantii, Tuuhii shubha daataa
Karma prabhaava prakaashaka, Jaganidhi ke traataa

Jisa ghara mein tuma rahatii, saba sadaguna aataa
Kara sake koii kara le, mana nahin ghabaraataa

Tuma bina yagya na hove, Vastra na koii paataa
Khaana paana kaa vaibhava, Saba tumase hii aataa

Shubha guna mandira sundara, Kshirodadhi jaataa
Ratana chaturdasha tuma hii, Koii nahiin paataa

Aartii lakshmii jii kii, Jo koii nara gaataa
Ura aananda umanga ati, Paapa utara jaataa

Diwali Aarti for Lord Ganesha

Jai Ganesha Jai Ganesha Jai Ganesha Deva
Maata Jaaki Parvati Pitaa Mahadeva
Ladoowan Ka Bhog Lage Sant Karen Sevaa
Jai Ganesh Deva
Eka Dant Dayavant Chaar Bhujadhari
Maathe Par Tilak Sohe Muse Ki Sawaari
Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mevaa
Jai Ganesh Deva
Andhe Ko Aankh Det Kodhin Ko Kaaya
Banjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan Ko Maaya
Surya Shama Sharan Aaye Safal Kijye Sevaa
Jai Ganesh Deva