Shodasa Mahalakshmi

Shodasa Mahalakshmi

Shodasa Mahalakshmi Pooja – Invoke 16 Forms of Lakshmi

Shodasa Mahalakshmi Pooja is a unique ceremony performed to invoke the blessings of the 16 forms of the wealth Goddess Lakshmi. The Sanskrit term ‘Shodasa’ means 16 and this special Pooja performed for the 16 powerful forms of the Mother Goddess can grant 16 kinds of wealth blessings.

According to the sacred hymn Mahalakshmi Stuti (hymn of praise on Goddess Mahalakshmi), invoking the Goddess of wealth in her 16 special forms can bestow wealth, fortune, auspiciousness, and 16 kinds of wealth blessings.

16 Forms of Wealth Blessings

Adi Lakshmi – Wealth of endless fortune and prosperity

Dhana Lakshmi – Wealth of money and riches

Dhanya Lakshmi – Wealth of food and a healthy life

Gaja Lakshmi – Wealth of power, authority, and vehicles

Santana Lakshmi – Wealth of progeny

Veera Lakshmi – Wealth of valor, patience, and objectivity

Vijaya Lakshmi – Wealth of victory and focus on goals

Vidya Lakshmi – Wealth of education, talent, and knowledge

Medha Lakshmi – Wealth of wisdom and intellect

Bhagya Lakshmi – Wealth of all-around prosperity

Keerthi Lakshmi – Wealth of good name and fame

Arogya Lakshmi – Wealth of sound health, devoid of diseases

Siddhi Lakshmi – Wealth of Siddhi powers and grant anything you pray for

Soundarya Lakshmi – Wealth of enchanting beauty

Samrajya Lakshmi – Wealth of position and Moksha (salvation)

Mangala Lakshmi – Wealth of auspiciousness

Note: Mantras to be referred in Shodasalakshmi Mantra