Significance of Lakshmi Aarti During Diwali
Diwali, also known as Deepotsav, is not only a festival of lights but also a sacred time for invoking the blessings of Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. A key ritual observed during this auspicious time is the recitation of Lakshmi Aarti, particularly the renowned “Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.”
It is traditionally believed that chanting this Aarti during Dhanteras and the main Diwali night, both in the morning and evening, brings wealth, removes obstacles, and ensures peace in the household.
Daily Aarti Brings Continuous Blessings
Although Maa Lakshmi’s Aarti can be sung throughout the six-day Deepavali festival, Diwali night holds extraordinary significance. Devotees rise early, clean their homes, light oil lamps, and perform the Aarti with deep devotion and spiritual intention.
Following the Aarti, it is customary to:
- Offer the Aarti to Tulsi Mata, a sacred plant revered in Hindu households.
- Allow each family member to take the Aarti flame and pray for prosperity, abundance, and happiness.
- Observe the tradition of not ringing a bell during Lakshmi Aarti, as it is said that the goddess prefers silence during her invocation.
The Aarti of Maa Lakshmi: A Sacred Hymn
Below is the English transliteration of the divine Lakshmi Aarti, a poetic offering to the goddess that glorifies her role as the universal provider:
Aarti: Om Jai Lakshmi Mata
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata,
O Mother, Victory to You, O Lakshmi Mata.
Day and night I serve You,
O Hari Vishnu, the divine creator.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Uma, Rama, and Brahmani — You embody all.
O Mother of the Universe, You are the root of creation.
The sun and moon worship You,
And Sage Narada sings Your glory.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
O Durga’s form, radiant and pure,
Bestower of joy, wealth, and peace.
Whoever meditates on You,
Gains fortune, success, and abundance.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
You reside in the netherworld,
Yet You grant good luck and auspiciousness.
Illuminator of karma,
You guide across the ocean of existence.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
In every home where You dwell,
Goodness and virtue flourish.
Doubt fades, the heart feels light,
And everything becomes possible.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Without You, no yajna can succeed,
And no one receives clothing or food.
All worldly beauty and comfort
Are gifts that arise from You.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Your temple glows with purity,
Born of the milky ocean’s brilliance.
Even the 14 divine treasures
Remain inaccessible without You.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
He who sings this Aarti of Mahalakshmi
With devotion and reverence,
Will find joy in his heart
And all his sins washed away.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Doha (Couplet)
O Great Lakshmi, to You I bow,
O goddess revered by gods and sages.
Beloved of all beings,
Source of mercy and divine grace.
Adorned with lotus garlands, O Mother,
You are the giver of all.
Grant prosperity to all living beings,
Let all chant: Jai Lakshmi Mata, Jai Lakshmi Narayan!
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Blessings of Light and Wealth
Performing Lakshmi Aarti during Diwali is not merely a ritual — it is an offering of the soul, a heartfelt prayer that invites divine energy into our lives. Through devotion, discipline, and deep faith, one can unlock the transformative blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and bring light to all aspects of life — materially, emotionally, and spiritually.
