Diwali Pujan is performed in a systematic manner. After worshipping, Aarti of Maha Lakshmi is performed with lamps of ghee and camphor. For Aarti, Swastik is drawn with Roli on a plate. Some flowers and Akshat are put on it. A lamp of cow’s ghee having four wicks is lighted. And, Aarti of Mata Lakshmi is performed with shell, Damru,bells etc. After lamp, Aarti is performed with camphor, incense sticks, Jal Shankh and clothes.

Things to Remember during Aarti

While performing Aatri, all members of the family should be together. Every family member should move the Aarti 7 times infront of Mata. The the plate of aarti should be handed over to the next member of the family. This act should be done by everyone.

लक्ष्मीजी की आरती

जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता ।

तुमको निशिदिन सेवत हर विष्णु धाता ॥ ॐ ॥

उमा रमा ब्रह्माणी, तुम ही जग माता ।

सूर्य चन्द्रमा ध्यावत, नारद ऋषि गाता ॥ ॐ ॥

दुर्गा रुप निरंजिनि, सुख सम्पति दाता ।

जो कोई तुमको ध्यावत, ऋधि सिधि धन पाता ॥ ॐ ॥

तुम पाताल निवासिनी, तुम ही शुभदाता ।

कर्म प्रभाव प्रकाशिनी, भवनिधि की त्राता ॥ ॐ ॥

जिस घर तुम रहती तह सब सदुण आता ।

सब सम्भव हो जाता, मन नहिं घबराता ॥ ॐ ॥

तुम बिन यज्ञ न होते, वस्त्र न हो पाता ।

खान पान का वैभव सब तुमसे आता ॥ ॐ ॥

शुभ गुण मन्दिर सुन्दर क्षीरोदधि जाता ।

रत्न चतुर्दश तुम बिन कोई नहीं पाता ॥ ॐ ॥

महालक्ष्मी जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गाता ।

उर आनन्द समाता, पाप उतर जाता ॥ ॐ ॥

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata,

Tumko Nishdin Sevat, Har Vishnu Vidhata || OM ||

Uma Rama Bharmani, Tum Hi Jag Mata,

Surya Chandrma Dhyavat Naard Rishee Gata || OM ||

Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampati Data,

Jo Koi Tum Ko Dhayata, Riddhi Siddhi Pata || OM ||

Tum Patal Nivasini, Tum Hi Shubh Data,

Karam-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhav Nidhi Ki Trata || OM ||

Jis Ghar Main Tum Rahti, Sub Sadgun Aata,

Sub Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Nahi Ghabrata || OM ||

Tum Bin Yagya Na Hove, Vastra No Koi Pata,

Khan-Pana Ka Vaibhav, Sub Tumse Pata || OM ||

Shubhgun Mandir Sundar, Sheerodadhi Jata,

Ratan Chaturdhsh Tum Bin, Koi Nahi Pata || OM ||

Mahalakshmi Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gata,

Urr Anand Samata, Pap Utar Jata || OM ||

The above written Aarti is sung, Puja is performed and then Jal is offered with a mantra

कृतेनानेन पूजनेन भगवती महालक्ष्मीदेवी प्रीयताम न मम ॥

Now bow down to goddess Lakshmi and ask forgiveness for the mistakes done unknowingly. And, pray for happiness, peace, prosperity, wealth and health.

There is a tradition of performing Saraswati Pujan on Diwali. After worshipping Mata Lakshmi, goddess Saraswati is worshipped with the following mantra.

या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता,

या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना ।

या ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता,

सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥

Akshat in hands should be offered to the picture of goddess Saraswati.

Worship goddess Saraswati in the following manner: Splatter water for 3 times and say Padhyam, Ardhya, Achmaniya

Sarwadesnanam Samarpyami goddess Saraswati should be offered water.

Sarwade Panchamrit Snanam Samarpyami Mata Saraswati should be made to have bath with Panchamrit.

Panchamritsnanante Sudhidhak Snanam Samarpyami, make her have bath with holy weater

Suvasitam Etran Samarpyami, offer essance to goddesss

Vastram Samarpyami, offer Moli to Saraswati

Aabhusanam Samarpyami, gift her jewellery

Ghandham Samarpyami, Mata is offered Roli or red sadalwood

Akshatan Samarpyami, rice is offered to Maa Saraswati

Kumkum Samarpyami, she is applied Kumkum

Dhupam Aardhapyami, Dhup is given to goddess

Deepakam Daryshayami, lamps are lighted for Saraswati

Navedhyam Nivedymami, Offer Prasaad to goddess Saraswati.

Saraswati Pujan on Diwali

Aachmanam Samarpyami, splatter Jal on Maa Saraswati

Tambulam Samarpyami, offer betel nut, betel leaves, cardamon etc to goddess

Riufalam Samarpyami, she is gifted the seasonal fruit

Dhakshinam Samarpyami, perform Aarti of goddess with camphor

Namaskaram Samarpyami, bow down to goddess Saraswati

सरस्वती महाभागे देवि कमललोचने ।

विद्यारुपे विशालाक्षि विद्यां देहि नमोऽस्तुते ।

Kuber Pujan on Diwali

On Diwali and Dhan Trayodashi, goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with Kuber. There is an increase in the permanent wealth of house. And, lack of money is removed. Kuber should be worshipped in the following manner.

First of all, welcome him with the following mantra

आवाहयामि देव त्वामिहायामि कृपां कुरु ।

कोशं वर्द्धय नित्यं त्वं परिरक्ष सुरेश्वर ॥

Now, take Akshat in hand and chant the following mantra

मनुजवाह्यविमानवरस्थितं,

गरुडरत्ननिभं निधिनायकम ।

शिवसखं मुकुटादिविभूषितं,

वरगदे दधतं भज तुन्दिलम ॥

The Akshat in hand is offered to Kuber Yantra, picture or Vigrah

Now worship lord Kumber in the following manner :-

Drizzle water for 3 times and say Padhyam, Ardhya, Achmaniya Samarpyami

Om Vaishnay Namah, Snanarthe Jalam Samarpyami। Drizzle water on the picture or Yantra of Kumber.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Panchamrit Snanarthe Samarpayami | Make the Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah have bath with Panchamrit.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Suvasitam Itram Samarpyami | Offer essance on Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Vastram Samarpyami | Offer Mooly (red thread) to Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Gandham Samarpyami | Offer Roli or red sadalwood to the Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Akshatan Samarpyami | Rice is offered on the Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Pushpam Samarpyami | Flowers are presented to Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Dhupam Aardhapyami | Dhup is given to the Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah,Deepakam Daryshayami | Lamps are lighted for Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Navedyam Samarpayami | Prasaad is offered to Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Aachmanam Samarpyami | Water is drizzled on Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Riufalam Samarpyami | Seasonal fruits are gifted to Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Tambulam Samarpyami | Offer betel nut, betel leaves, cardamon etc to Kumber Yantra, picture or Vigrah.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Dhakshinam Samarpyami | Cash is offered to the Yantra, picture or Vigrah of Kumber.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Kapurnirajnam Samarpyami | Perform Aarti by burning camphor.

Om Vaishnay Namah, Namaskaram Samarpyami | Bow down to lord.

At last, join your hands and say the the following mantra:-

धनदाय नमस्तुभ्यं निधिपद्माधिपाय च ।

भगवन त्वत्प्रसादेन धनधान्यादिसम्पदः ॥