Kubera Kolam

I recently read about Kuber kolam, which is a kind of floor painting or

rangoli done to please Lord Kuber.

Kuber is regarded as the god of wealth in Hindu

mythology. Lord Kubera is also known as the God of yakshas (savage
beings). Kubera is always remembered with the goddess of
fortune, Lakshmi. Lakshmi Kuber pooja is done on Diwali for prosperity.
It is believed that Chanting the Kuber Mantra blesses the worshipper
with money and prosperity by drawing new avenues and sources of
income and wealth. Mantra of Kubera helps to increase the flow of funds
and the ability to accumulate wealth. It is said that One who worships
lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi, can never fall short of money and
material comforts. Auspicious dates to worship Lord Kubera is between
Oct 15th to Nov 15th each year. Tuesdays and Fridays are the most
auspicious days to draw the Kuber Kolam and worship Lord Kuber.
I managed to get myself an idol of him from e bay some days after I drew
the Kolam. He looks quite like your friendly Laughing Buddha with his pot
belly. His face has quite a stern look though, as I would imagine anyone
guarding massive wealth would have on their face. (I hope Im not
offending him! God knows I cant afford to!)

Kuber Kolam

Kuber Yantra

I read several articles and decided I should try drawing the Kolam

myself. So on a Friday alongwith my regular little prayer ritual I drew the

Kolam with rice flour. I wrote the numbers as required and placed a coin
in each square. The value of the coin should face the number in the
square. I applied kumkum on each coin and placed some flower petals on
each coin. Ideally red flowers should be used but I didnt have any on
hand. Then after lighting the lamp and burning incense, I prayed that I
may be forgiven if I have not done everything as it should be done. I
expressed gratitude for everything, all the goodness my life already offers
and then chanted the a Mantra 11 times.
Om Shreem Om Hreem Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem
Vitteswaraay Namah"
Meanings: Shreem for Lakshmi (love, beauty, health, prosperity), Hreem
for Great Goddess/Sun (illumination/dispel illusion), kleem for
Kama/Krishna (love and fulfiller of desires from material to moksha,
where your intention is) and Vitteswaraay (Kubera) Lord Kuber, the lord of
riches and wealth.
Once the this is done, the coins can be kept safe for the next time it is to
be used.
For the longest time I had stopped lighting the lamp and spending some
time in prayer. I grew up watching my mother remembering God in her
casual conversations but never lighting the lamp at the altar at home so I
guess I followed the same. Its only recently in a desperate attempt to be
free of the worries that were getting to me, that I cleaned the dusty
little temple and all the idols in it. I lit the lamp, prayed for a while and
felt a sense of peace descend upon me.
To each his own, I say. Sometimes instead of questioning why as a Hindu I
have a multitude of Gods I can pray to, I just like to surrender
thoughtlessly. I find peace in some rituals.

No matter which religion you follow, what rituals you do, FAITH is all that
matters.
Posted by Sangeeta Sudhakaran at 1:31 PM
Labels: faith, Hindu, Kuber Kolam, Kuber Yantra, Kubera Mantra, Lord
Kubera, Pooja, prosperity,religion, rice flour, rituals, worship

17 comments:
Anonymous said...
r u seeing any benefits. please let me know.
November 27, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Sangeeta said...
Hi..Sorry for the late reply, I was quite busy with a few things. I
definitely see an improvement. I received an amount as a Diwali
gift from my sister unexpectedly. Soon after that I got a statement
of some units I hold in UTI Mutual fund. That was completely
unexpected too, because I thought I had sold them all off 3 years
ago. Its worth around 8k. Wealth isnt only in the form of money. I
have experienced much grace since I started this simple ritual.
December 13, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Amit said...
Hi Sangeeta, are you still seeing any more improvements in your
financial conditions?
January 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM

Sangeeta said...
Hi Amit. For a few weeks I have not been drawing the kolam but I
have continued to chant the Kuber mantra while doing my
chores, its become a habit now. My mindset is to 'expect good
things' (I believe in the Law of Attraction - see the post). So

although I havent won the lottery, - mainly because I dont

purchase a ticket :-P - my financial condition is better than it was
say 3 months ago. Just 2 days ago I started working as a writer
(http://infotechlead.com/2013/01/28/challenges-faced-by-indianbpos/). I would attribute it to chanting the mantra with the
expectation that good things will happen.
January 29, 2013 at 3:43 PM

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March 18, 2013 at 4:30 AM

Anonymous said...
Wow nice post sangeeta. I will start from tomorrow. Thanks
March 20, 2013 at 9:41 PM

Sangeeta Sudhakaran said...

Your welcome! All the best! I will be writing about 'tithing' soon,
thats another practice that has given me results twice now!
March 22, 2013 at 2:49 PM

saachi chowdary said...

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June 3, 2013 at 7:21 AM

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June 3, 2013 at 7:21 AM

Sangeeta Sudhakaran said...

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Hari Om said...
Please advise on the way to follow before chanting the Kuber
Mantra?
I practiced Kuber mantra on the eve of Deepawali this year in
Simha Lagna.
But, I am afraid of continuing this mantra as I am not aware of
how to follow and what other I have to consider before chanting
this mantra.
November 8, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Sangeeta Sudhakaran said...

Hari Om, there are no special rules or considerations for
chanting this mantra although as with most mantras it is
advisable to chant after bathing. Fridays are considered most
auspicious for any wealth related rituals. I found it most effective
when chanted after drawing the kuber kolam.
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