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Friday Puja Altar Decoration
Lakshmi altar in silver and pink — photo-ready setup guide
Golden Rule
Maa Lakshmi loves cleanliness above all. On Fridays, first clean the area around the puja altar, sprinkle rose water, then decorate.
8 Essential Items for the Altar
Silver coin or idol
Centre — symbol of Lakshmi
Colour: Silver/White
Pink lotus or rose
In front of the idol
Colour: Pink
Ghee lamp
Right side — light during Pradosh Kaal
Colour: Golden
Conch (Shankh)
Left side — blow at start of puja
Colour: White
Red chunari
On the idol — change every Friday
Colour: Red/Pink
Kheer or sweets
Front — for bhog offering
Colour: White
Betel leaves
Right corner — 5 leaves
Colour: Green
Rangoli — lotus or swastika
On floor in front of altar
Colour: Pink/White
Significance of Colours
Silver / White
Purity and Lakshmi's grace
Use: Main altar colour
Pink
Love, beauty and Venus energy
Use: Flowers and chunari
Golden
Attracting wealth and luxury
Use: Lamp and ornaments
Green
New beginnings and growth
Use: Betel leaves and tulsi
Red
Power and prosperity
Use: Chunari and kumkum