Lakshmi Puja is an important ritual during Diwali, as it involves worshiping the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi. Here are the steps to conduct Lakshmi Puja during Diwali.

Preparation

• Clean the house and decorate it with flowers, rangoli, and diyas (oil lamps). 
• Set up the Puja Altar. Create a sacred space for the Puja by placing a clean cloth on a raised platform or table. Place idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh, and other deities if desired.
• Light the diyas and keep them burning throughout the Puja.

Offerings

Offer flowers, incense, fruits, sweets, and other traditional items to the deities.

• Recite mantras and prayers dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, such as the Lakshmi Ashtothram or other sacred chants.
• Perform the Arti by circling a lit diya in front of the deities. Sing traditional Arti songs and offer reverence to the deities.
• Distribute prasad (sacred food) to the family members and guests present during the Puja.

Seek blessings

Close the Puja by seeking blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, wealth, and well-being

Celebrate

After the Puja, celebrate Diwali by exchanging gifts, enjoying festive meals, and lighting firecrackers if desired.

It’s important to conduct the Puja with devotion, focus, and sincerity to invite the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi into your home and life during Diwali.