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Build Spiritual Wealth – One Mantra at a Time

In the same way as if you invest $200 a month, you will retire as a millionaire, if you memorize two mantras a week, in one year you will know more than a hundred mantras, more than most Brahmins! In less than seven years, you will have the entire Chandi Path memorized! …read more
 

Aparajita Stotram Vedio Classes

Aparajita is the form of Goddess Durga which destroys negativity and difficulties. She is the Goddess who cannot be defeated.

Now for the first time, Shree Maa and Swamiji will teach the meaning of this powerful stotram! Watch this delightful online class which includes a printable pdf of the stotram, …read more
 

Special Video: Worship Practices for Navaratri

Please note: This video was recorded in the year 2013. As such, the dates and times that Swamiji quotes will not be applicable in later years. However, his suggestions on worship practices are timeless. Please refer to the Devi Mandir Events Calendar for times and dates of specific events. Navaratri is a time to worship […]

Tripurasundari

The eighth Mahavidya is Tripurasundari, also known as Kamala. A form of Mahalakshmi, She symbolizes wealth. Her body is golden in color and She is seated on a gold lotus. Here is the story of Her origin. One day Indra, the ruler of the heavens, saw Rambha and was lost watching her beauty. At that […]

Who is the Divine Mother?

She is the eight forms of wealth; She is the Eleven Relievers from Sufferings; She is the twelve Sons of Enlightenment. She is All Gods who drink the nectar of Devotion and She is those who do not; She is the lowest concerns of the mind, thoughts, confusions, conflicts, good spirits and attainment of perfection. […]

Santoshi Maa Worship Questions

I’m about halfway through performing the 16-week Santoshi Mata fast,and now am starting to get a little worried about how I will be able to get the udyapan performed to conclude the fast. I am supposed to feed eight boys with kheer and gram curry and be sure that none of them eats any sour […]

Lakshmi Worship Questions

Offerings Question: In the Laksmi Puja there doesn’t seem to be the nectar bath offering. Why? Swamiji Says: All the offerings are in the Cosmic Puja. I didn’t want to keep cutting and pasting from one book  to another, so I gave the shell of the puja, and you can supplement as per your desire. […]

Moong Daal Prasad Recipe

This a simple preparation of soaked mung beans, bananas, and coconut. Make it as a devotional offering to enhance your relationship with the Divine Soul within.

 

Flat Rice With Potatoes Recipe

This is a simple recipe for poha (flat rice) with potatoes. It is a sattvic dish that is very nourishing and soothing to the system – especially when prepared with mantra, love, and devotion.

 

Lakshmi Puja App

Includes the Lakshmi Sahasranama Stotram, an enhanced Puja Vidhi, and the Lakshmi Chalisa

This App has the 1000 names of Lakshmi. It presents Her system of worship in the original Sanskrit, the Roman transliteration and the English translation. “Laksh” is the goal and “Lakshmi” is the definition of the goal for which we are striving. She represents all that we value in life. Through the yoga and meditation on Mother Lakshmi, the definition of our path to success is refined and cultivated by her divine traits.

Special Offerings for Lakshmi Puja

This is a list of auspicious items, such as sugar cane juice, barley, and jasmine oil, that are sacred to Mother Lakshmi. Offer these on Lakshmi Puja, or any day that you want to adore the Goddess of True Wealth!
 

Lakshmi Puja

Lakshmi Puja is a very special occasion on which Shree Maa decorates the temple and prepares Mother Lakshmi’s favorite delicacies. Learn about the special offerings you can make for Lakshmi Puja.