In Hindu tradition, Friday (Shukravar) holds a special place as it is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the giver of wealth, harmony, and prosperity, and Lord Narayan (Vishnu), the protector and preserver of the universe. Worshipping them together is believed to strengthen marital bonds, remove misunderstandings, and bring peace, love, and abundance into life.
Couples who wish to enjoy a happy and harmonious marriage can perform certain simple yet powerful remedies every Friday. These remedies not only please Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan but also create an environment of love, stability, and mutual respect.
Auspicious Timings for Friday Puja
Performing puja during the right muhurat is said to increase its power.
- Morning Muhurat:
- Brahma Muhurat: Around 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM (ideal for meditation and chanting).
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:40 AM to 12:30 PM (considered highly auspicious).
- Brahma Muhurat: Around 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM (ideal for meditation and chanting).
- Evening Muhurat:
- Pradosh Kaal: Around 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (varies by location).
Lighting lamps in the evening is particularly effective for inviting Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings.
- Pradosh Kaal: Around 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (varies by location).
Friday Fasting Guidelines
Many devotees observe the Lakshmi–Narayan Vrat on Fridays.
- Who can fast: Men and women, especially married couples.
- Allowed foods: Fruits, milk, and one-time satvik vegetarian food.
- Avoid: Onion, garlic, non-vegetarian items, alcohol, and overly processed food.
- Breaking the fast (Parana): After performing the evening puja and offering prasad to the deities, you can break your fast with simple vegetarian food.
Mythological Significance
In the scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu are considered the ideal divine couple — inseparable and eternally devoted to each other. Their relationship symbolizes balance, mutual respect, and unconditional love. It is said that when couples worship them together, they invite these divine qualities into their marriage, ensuring long-term peace and happiness.
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7 Powerful Friday Remedies for Marital Bliss
1. Offer White Flowers & Light a Ghee Lamp
- Method: Take a morning bath, wear clean clothes, and place an idol or image of Lakshmi–Narayan on a clean altar. Offer fresh white flowers and light a lamp with pure cow ghee.
- Benefit: White flowers represent peace and purity, and a ghee lamp is believed to remove negativity and bring divine light into the relationship.
2. Recite Lakshmi–Narayan Mantra Together
- Mantra: Om Shreem Lakshmi–Narayana Namah
- Method: Both partners should sit together and chant the mantra 108 times using a tulsi mala.
- Benefit: Creates spiritual alignment between the couple and strengthens emotional bonds.
3. Offer Five Types of Sweets
- Method: Offer five varieties of sweets (preferably white or yellow) to the deities. After the puja, share them with family members and distribute them to the needy.
- Benefit: Sweetness in offerings is believed to bring sweetness in speech and relationships.
4. Donate White Rice & Clothes
- Method: On Friday afternoon, donate white rice, milk, or white clothes to a married woman, a priest, or a temple.
- Benefit: Attracts the grace of Goddess Lakshmi and promotes domestic peace.
5. Place a Shree Yantra in Your Home
- Method: Energize a Shree Yantra by chanting Lakshmi mantras and place it in the east or north direction of your home.
- Benefit: Brings stability, prosperity, and spiritual harmony.
6. Perform Tulsi–Lakshmi Puja
- Method: In the evening, light a lamp near the Tulsi plant and offer flowers and water while praying to Lakshmi–Narayana.
- Benefit: Removes negative energies and strengthens marital bonds.
7. Read Lakshmi–Narayan Katha
- Method: Every Friday evening, read or listen to Lakshmi–Narayan Katha with your spouse. Offer kheer or milk-based sweets afterward.
- Benefit: Encourages spiritual unity and mutual respect.
Special Offerings for Marital Harmony
For better results, offer:
- Red or yellow cloth to the deity.
- Lotus flowers (favourite of Goddess Lakshmi).
- Kumkum and turmeric.
- Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar) for abhishek.
Regional Traditions
- North India: Many women follow Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat for prosperity and peace.
- South India: Devotees perform the Lakshmi Kubera Puja on Fridays to attract wealth.
- Gujarat & Maharashtra: Couples visit Lakshmi temples and offer silver coins.
Do’s and Don’ts for Friday Worship
Do’s:
- Wear clean, preferably white or yellow clothes.
- Keep your home and puja space tidy.
- Speak politely and avoid arguments.
Don’ts:
- Do not lend money on Fridays (believed to reduce wealth).
- Avoid sweeping the house after sunset.
- Refrain from harsh speech with your spouse.
Friday Night Ritual for Harmony
After sunset, light 11 ghee diyas and place them near the Tulsi plant. Offer a prayer to Lakshmi–Narayan for lasting peace and love in your marriage. This ritual is believed to dispel negativity and invite divine protection.
Benefits of Friday Remedies
Spiritual Benefits: Invites divine grace, removes karmic blocks, and enhances devotion.
Relationship Benefits: Improves communication, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens emotional connection.
Financial Benefits: Attracts prosperity, ensures household stability, and removes financial stress.
Online Puja Options
If you cannot visit a temple, you can still participate in Lakshmi–Narayan pujas through trusted and official services:
- Satvik ePuja — Verified pandits perform live-streamed puja with your name in the sankalp, prasad delivery, and a digital certificate.
- Utsav App — Offers temple-based pujas with live darshan and prasad delivery.
- Hindu Mandir Puja — Connects devotees with authentic temple priests for remote worship.
Conclusion
By performing these 7 remedies every Friday with faith and dedication, couples can invite divine love, peace, and prosperity into their marriage. The rituals are not just about offerings and mantras — they are about cultivating patience, respect, and understanding in a relationship. Over time, with the blessings of Lakshmi–Narayan, marital life can become as harmonious as the eternal bond of the divine couple themselves.
