Wealth Prosperity Shanti Puja
Dhan Prapti & Financial Success

Wealth Prosperity Shanti Puja (also known as Dhan Prapti Puja, Lakshmi-Kubera Puja, or Samridhi Puja) is a powerful Vedic ritual performed to remove financial obstacles, attract wealth, and ensure lasting prosperity. This sacred ceremony invokes Goddess Lakshmi (deity of wealth) and Lord Kubera (treasurer of the gods) along with planetary remedies for financial success.

While hard work is essential for success, Vedic astrology recognizes that certain planetary afflictions can block financial growth despite efforts. This puja addresses both the spiritual causes of poverty and creates positive energy for abundance.

The Mythology of Lakshmi and Kubera

Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the cosmic ocean during Samudra Manthan, seated on a lotus and holding pots of gold. She represents not just material wealth but also spiritual prosperity, good fortune, and abundance in all forms. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and resides in his heart.

Lord Kubera is the treasurer of the gods and lord of wealth. He resides in the golden city of Alaka in the Himalayas. Despite his immense wealth, Kubera is depicted with a pot-belly and deformities, teaching that true wealth comes from contentment, not appearance. He is a devotee of Lord Shiva.

The worship of both Lakshmi and Kubera together is considered most powerful for wealth, as Lakshmi brings the flow of money while Kubera ensures its retention and multiplication.

Astrological Causes of Financial Problems

In Vedic astrology, the 2nd house represents accumulated wealth, the 11th house represents income and gains, and the 9th house represents fortune. Several planetary configurations cause financial problems:

• Afflicted 2nd House: Malefic planets causing inability to save money
• Afflicted 11th House: Blocked income sources and lost opportunities
• Weak Jupiter: Jupiter (karaka for wealth) being debilitated or afflicted
• Weak Venus: Venus (karaka for luxury) causing lack of comforts
• Saturn in 2nd/11th: Delays in wealth accumulation, poverty mindset
• Rahu in 2nd House: Sudden losses, gambling losses, deception in money matters
• Mars-Saturn Conjunction: Blocked efforts, working hard but earning less
• Pitra Dosh: Ancestral curses blocking prosperity

Financial Issues by Planetary Afflictions

• Sun: Ego preventing wealth, government-related financial blocks
• Moon: Emotional spending, unstable income, mother's wealth issues
• Mars: Impulsive spending, losses through conflicts, property issues
• Mercury: Business losses, communication gaps, fraud
• Jupiter: Lack of opportunities, poor financial decisions, debt
• Venus: Luxury expenses, relationship-related financial drain
• Saturn: Chronic poverty, delayed success, working hard for little money
• Rahu: Gambling losses, sudden financial crashes, deception
• Ketu: Detachment from money, spiritual but poor, unexpected losses

When is Wealth Prosperity Puja Essential?

• Chronic Financial Struggle: Working hard but not earning enough
• Business Losses: Continuous losses in business despite efforts
• Debt Trap: Unable to clear debts, borrowing to pay debts
• Blocked Opportunities: Missing financial opportunities repeatedly
• Before Starting Business: For success in new ventures
• Job Loss or Instability: Frequent job changes or unemployment
• Inheritance Issues: Problems in receiving ancestral property/wealth
• Sudden Financial Crisis: Unexpected major expenses or losses

Comprehensive Wealth Prosperity Ritual Vidhi

Pre-Puja Preparations

1. Clean Wealth Area: Thoroughly clean safe, wallet, and cash storage areas
2. Fasting: Light fast with fruits (if possible)
3. Yellow Clothes: Wear yellow or golden clothes (Jupiter/wealth colors)
4. Timing: Best on Friday (Lakshmi) or Thursday (Jupiter), during Pushya nakshatra

Main Ritual Process

1. Ganesh Puja: Remove obstacles to wealth
2. Lakshmi Puja: Main goddess worship with lotus flowers and gold items
3. Kubera Puja: Treasurer of gods for wealth retention
4. Lakshmi Mantra Jaap: Chant 11,000 or 21,000 times:

   "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah"
   (Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi)

5. Jupiter Remedies: Strengthen Jupiter for wealth wisdom
6. Mahalakshmi Havan: Fire ritual with prosperity herbs
7. Wealth Daan: Donations to activate receiving energy