Lakshmi Narayan Puja

Lakshmi is the active energy of Vishnu, and also appears as Lakshmi-Narayan - Lakshmi accompanying Narayana (Vishnu). Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual. 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.

Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi in combined for indicates prosperity. Their Worship 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. Lord Vishnu, the preserver god of the Trinity has four hands. The first holds a conch shell (sankha) one holds a discus (chakra), a reminder of the wheel of time one holds a lotus which is an example of glorious existence and the fourth hands holds a mace (gadha) indicating the power and the punishing capacity of the Lord if discipline in life is ignored.

Cascades of gold coins are seen flowing from her hands, suggesting that those who worship her gain wealth. She always wears gold embroidered red clothes. Red symbolizes activity and the golden lining indicates prosperity

Lakshmi Narayan Puja is performed for prosperity, material abundance, and spiritual prosperity. To remove troubles that prevent us from starting a spiritual path or business. It is recommended to get the Puja done once every year for blessings of Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi.