Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Siddha Lord Lakshmi-Narayan Pujan

Siddha Lakshmi Narayana Puja
Lord Lakshmi-Narayana Pujan
Mata Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material gain and for spiritual purpose. The word ''Lakshmi'' is derived from the Sanskrit word Lakshmi, meaning "goal." Lakshmi, therefore, represents the goal of life, which includes worldly as well as spiritual prosperity. In Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi, also called Shri, is the divine spouse of Lord Vishnu and the Goddess of wealth and fortune.Goddess Mata Lakshmi indicates prosperity. Worship of Lakshmi indicates an appreciation of prosperity and a sense of responsibility towards it. Depicted an extremely beautiful woman, Lakshmi stands on a lotus. She has lotuses in various stages of bloom in her two hands. And even wears a lotus garland.Cascades of gold coins are seen flowing from her hands, suggesting that those who worship her gain wealth and all kind of materia. She always wears gold embroidered red clothes. Red symbolizes activity and the golden lining indicates prosperity. Mata Lakshmi is the active energy of Vishnu, and also appears as Lakshmi-Narayana - Lakshmi accompanying Vishnu. Lakshmi Narayana Puja is performed for prosperity, material abundance, and spiritual prosperity. To remove troubles that prevent us from starting a spiritual path and business.