
Lakshmi Aarti (लक्ष्मी जी की आरती)
Diwali, Dhanteras, every Friday evening, Lakshmi Panchami, Akshaya Tritiya, daily evening puja
About this Aarti
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata is the canonical Diwali and Friday aarti dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi — the divine embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness.
Diwali, Dhanteras, every Friday evening, Lakshmi Panchami, Akshaya Tritiya, daily evening puja
The most universally sung Lakshmi aarti across Hindu households. Central to Diwali Lakshmi Puja and Friday evening worship; widely performed at jewellery and business openings.
Significance & Importance
'Om Jai Lakshmi Mata' is the most universally sung devotional hymn to Goddess Lakshmi — divine embodiment of wealth, auspiciousness, and abundance — and forms the sacred heart of Diwali Lakshmi Puja and the Friday evening worship observed in countless Hindu households.
According to the Puranas, Goddess Lakshmi emerged radiant from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) — born of the primordial depths, seated on a lotus, adorned with gold, and instantly recognized as sovereign of beauty, fortune, and all that is auspicious in creation. As eternal consort of Lord Vishnu, she is the sustaining grace that accompanies the cosmic preserver in every era. She is also revered as Ashta Lakshmi — eight manifestations presiding over material abundance, grain, courage, victory, knowledge, progeny, royalty, and spiritual wealth.
The aarti's verses reveal the full sweep of her power: she is Uma, Rama, and Brahmani — the same divine feminine energy venerated across Shaiva, Vaishnava, and Brahminic traditions. Sun and moon are said to meditate upon her; Narad and other celestial sages sing her glory. Crucially, the hymn links her presence not to material gain alone but to inner virtue and dharmic conduct — 'Jis ghar mein tum rehtin, sab sadgun aata' (the home where you abide, all good qualities arrive).
Devotees sing this aarti on Diwali and Dhanteras — the most important worship nights of the year — every Friday evening, on Akshaya Tritiya, and on Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja). The concluding verse holds a profound benediction: those who sing it find the heart filled with joy and the weight of past transgressions dissolved in devotion.
English Transliteration
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Tumko Nishidin Sevat, Hari Vishnu Vidhata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Uma, Rama, Brahmani, Tum Hi Jag-Mata.
Maiya Tum Hi Jag-Mata.
Surya-Chandrama Dhyavat, Narad Rishi Gata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampatti Data.
Maiya Sukh Sampatti Data.
Jo Koi Tumko Dhyata, Riddhi-Siddhi Dhan Pata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Tum Patal-Nivasini, Tum Hi Shubhdata.
Maiya Tum Hi Shubhdata.
Karm-Prabhav-Prakashini, Bhavnidhi Ki Trata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Jis Ghar Mein Tum Rehtin, Sab Sadgun Aata.
Maiya Sab Sadgun Aata.
Sab Sambhav Ho Jata, Man Nahi Ghabrata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Tum Bin Yagya Na Hote, Vastra Na Koi Pata.
Maiya Vastra Na Koi Pata.
Khan-Pan Ka Vaibhav, Sab Tumse Aata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Shubh-Gun Mandir Sundar, Kshirodadhi-Jata.
Maiya Kshirodadhi-Jata.
Ratan Chaturdash Tum Bin, Koi Nahi Pata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Mahalakshmi Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Jan Gata.
Maiya Jo Koi Jan Gata.
Ur Anand Samata, Paap Utar Jata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Tumko Nishdin Sevat, Hari Vishnu Vidhata. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Doha
Mahalakshmi Namastubhyam, Namastubhyam Sureshwari. Haripriye Namastubhyam, Namastubhyam Dayanidhe.
Padmalaye Namastubhyam Namastubhyam Cha Sarvade. Sarva Bhoot Hitarthaya, Vasu Srishtim Sada Kurum.Meaning / Bhavarth (Complete)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Lakshmi Aarti be recited?
Diwali, Dhanteras, every Friday evening, Lakshmi Panchami, Akshaya Tritiya, daily evening puja
What are the benefits of reciting the Lakshmi Aarti?
Reciting the Lakshmi Aarti with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Lakshmi, steady the mind, dispel negativity, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere at home. It is offered as an act of bhakti (loving devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material result.
Where can I read the complete Lakshmi Aarti lyrics?
VedKosh provides the complete Lakshmi Aarti lyrics dedicated to Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी) in both Hindi and English (with transliteration for regional readers), along with its meaning and a printable/downloadable version.