Goddess Lakshmi (Devi of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity) · Sacred Geometry
Lakshmi Yantra
लक्ष्मी यन्त्र
The Lakshmi Yantra is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and the deity of wealth, fortune, and well-being. Where the Shri Yantra encodes the goddess's cosmic, all-encompassing form, the Lakshmi Yantra is her focused form for drawing material abundance specifically — money, gold, property, and steady prosperity. It is one of the most widely installed yantras in Indian homes and businesses, especially around Diwali, when Goddess Lakshmi is invited into the home during Lakshmi Puja. Traders, shopkeepers, and households seeking stable income and freedom from financial hardship commonly keep this yantra in the puja room or cash area.
Deity
Goddess Lakshmi (Devi of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity)
Purpose
Attracts wealth, abundance, and material prosperity, and removes obstacles that block the flow of money.
Placement
North (Kubera's direction) or north-east (Ishanya) in the puja room, or the cash drawer/safe area of a shop or office
Primary Mantra
Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah…
Benefits
- ◆Attracts wealth, prosperity, and steady financial growth
- ◆Removes obstacles that block income or cause repeated financial loss
- ◆Brings good fortune and auspiciousness into the home during Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
- ◆Supports businesses, shops, and traders seeking stable cash flow
- ◆Strengthens the benefic influence of Venus (Shukra) — the planet of wealth, comfort, and grace
- ◆Encourages harmony and contentment alongside material gain
How to Install
- 1.Install the yantra on Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), a Friday, or any day in the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon).
- 2.Purify the yantra with Panchamrita (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar) and then clean water, and dry with a red cloth.
- 3.Place it on a clean red or pink cloth on the home altar or in the cash/accounts area of a business.
- 4.Light a ghee lamp and offer fresh red or pink flowers, preferably lotus, along with kumkum.
- 5.Chant the Lakshmi mantra 108 times on a lotus-seed or crystal mala while focusing on the yantra.
- 6.Keep the space around the yantra clean and clutter-free — Goddess Lakshmi is said to avoid untidy or dark corners.
Where to Place
North (Kubera's direction) or north-east (Ishanya) in the puja room, or the cash drawer/safe area of a shop or office. Never place on the floor or in the bathroom.
Mantra
Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lakshmi Yantra used for?
The Lakshmi Yantra is used to invoke Goddess Lakshmi's blessings for wealth, prosperity, and financial stability. It is commonly installed in homes around Diwali and kept in the cash or accounts area of shops and businesses to encourage steady income and remove money-related obstacles.
What is the difference between the Shri Yantra and the Lakshmi Yantra?
Both are associated with Goddess Lakshmi, but the Shri Yantra is her complete cosmic form — used for overall abundance, wisdom, and spiritual growth — while the Lakshmi Yantra is a focused form used specifically for material wealth, income, and financial prosperity.
When is the best time to install a Lakshmi Yantra?
Diwali, especially the night of Lakshmi Puja, is considered the most auspicious time. Fridays (Shukra's day, the planet of wealth and grace) and any day during the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) are also suitable.
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