Lakshmi Puja is the spiritual centre of Diwali night, when families gather to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the bringer of prosperity, into a clean and lamp-lit home. An invitation to a puja is not a party card. It should feel respectful, traditional, and calm. This template was designed with that in mind: kumkum red, gold, ivory, and a sacred kalash resting on a lotus, framed by a temple arch.
Lakshmi Puja Invitation at a Glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 5 x 7 inches, portrait, one page |
| Palette | Kumkum red border, gold lines, ivory paper, lotus pink, brass |
| Main artwork | Brass kalash with mango leaves and a coconut, resting on a pink lotus with soft gold rays |
| Frame | Double gold temple arch (onion dome shape) inside a red border and a fine gold rule |
| Fonts | Rozha One for the Devanagari blessing, Cinzel for the title, Cormorant Garamond and Montserrat for details |
| Sample text | Shubh Deepavali blessing, Lakshmi Puja title, invitation lines, date and time, prasad line, family and address |
| Editable art | Kalash, lotus, rays, and two corner diyas are vectors with colour swatches |
Designer’s Notes on the Symbols
No deity image is used on this card. Many families prefer not to print images of gods on paper that may later be thrown away, so the design speaks through symbols instead.
The kalash: A brass pot filled with water, topped with mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth, is placed at the heart of the puja as a symbol of abundance and of Lakshmi herself. On the card, it carries a red thread around its neck and a small red flower painted on its body.
The lotus: Lakshmi is traditionally shown seated on or holding a lotus, which stands for purity and good fortune. Here the kalash rests on an open pink lotus with three rows of petals.
The gold rays: Soft rays behind the kalash suggest the light of the lamps and the blessing of the goddess, without becoming a busy sunburst.
The arch: The double gold line follows the onion dome profile of temple doorways, so the whole card reads like an entrance to a shrine.
The diyas: Two small terracotta diyas sit at the bottom corners, on either side of the arch, like lamps placed at a threshold.
Wording a Puja Invitation Respectfully
The sample text reads: You and your family are warmly invited to join us for Lakshmi Puja and aarti, followed by the date and time, Puja followed by prasad and dinner, and the family name with address. That structure covers everything. A few notes on tone:
- Use your family name rather than one person’s, since puja is a household occasion: The Agarwal Family, The Menon Family.
- Say aarti if guests are welcome to join the lamp offering, and prasad so they know blessed food will be shared.
- Mention the puja time precisely. Guests who arrive late to a puja feel awkward; a clear time helps.
- If the evening includes dinner, say so, so guests do not eat beforehand.
Choosing the Puja Time
In 2026, Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8. The auspicious time (muhurat) for the puja depends on your city and the panchang your family follows, and it is usually in the early evening after sunset. Ask your family priest or check a regional panchang closer to the date, then type the time into the date line. The sample says 6:30 PM as a placeholder, not as a recommended muhurat.
Editing the Invitation Step by Step
- Click the Devanagari line ? ??? ??????? ? if you want a different blessing, such as ? ???? ??????? ???? ?, or replace it with English words.
- Keep the title Lakshmi Puja, or change it to Diwali Puja, Lakshmi Pujan, or Chopda Pujan for a business puja.
- Rewrite the two invitation lines if you like, keeping them to two lines of similar length.
- Type your date and puja time in the red capital line.
- Change the prasad line if needed, for example, Aarti followed by sweets and snacks.
- Replace the family name and address in the small capital line.
Using the Card for a Business Puja
Many shop owners and traders hold a Lakshmi Puja or Chopda Pujan at their premises on Diwali, blessing the new account books. This template works well for that: change the title to Chopda Pujan or Lakshmi Pujan, replace the family line with the business name and shop address, and invite customers, staff, and suppliers. The kalash and lotus suit a business blessing perfectly, and the red and gold palette echoes the colours of traditional ledger books.
Printing the Lakshmi Puja Card
Download the invitation as a PDF. The ivory paper colour and red border print beautifully on matte cream or ivory card stock of 250 to 300 gsm. Order 5 x 7 inch cards with full bleed, as the red border runs off every edge. Red envelopes, or ivory envelopes sealed with a small gold sticker, look traditional. If you print at home, choose the highest quality setting so the red border is solid and even.
Sending the Invitation on WhatsApp
Most puja invitations today travel by phone. Download the card as a JPG and send it with a short message such as Jai Mata Di, we would be honoured to have you at our Lakshmi Puja this Diwali. For elders, a phone call after the image is still the most respectful way to invite.
What Guests Often Ask the Host
| Guest question | Suggested answer to add or tell them |
|---|---|
| Should I bring something? | Flowers, sweets, or fruit are traditional offerings |
| What should I wear? | Traditional clothes are customary for a puja |
| Can children come? | Usually yes; mention it if the space is small |
| Should I arrive on time? | Yes, ideally ten minutes before the puja starts |
| Is there parking? | Add a line on the back or in your message |
Lakshmi Puja Invitation Questions
Can I add a picture of Lakshmi?
You can add one from your own files with Replace Image on a new shape, but many families prefer symbolic art on printed cards. The kalash and lotus already represent the goddess.
Can I change the red to another colour?
Yes, click the border bars to recolour them. Maroon, deep orange, or green all look traditional. Keep the gold lines for a festive finish.
Is there room for a second language?
Yes. Reduce the invitation text by a point and add a line in Hindi, Gujarati, or Marathi below the English, using a font that supports the script.
Welcome Your Guests and the Goddess
Fill in your puja time and family name, print the cards or send them on WhatsApp, and prepare the diyas. The invitation sets the tone for a peaceful, blessed Diwali evening at home.
