The Lakshmi Puja: A traditional Way to Worship Goddess Lakshmi

According to Hindu mythology, the goddess Lakshmi is renowned as the goddess of wealth, good luck, success and grace. Known as the wife of Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi gives gifts and blessings to her devotees.

During the day of Lakshmi Puja, worshippers cleanse and beautify their houses. They adorn their homes with shiny lights, candles, and torans and prepare sweets.

According to devotees, Lakshmi blesses families with wealth and health the happier she is with the visit. In Bengal, Lakshmi Pooja or Lokkhi Pujo is very popular and usually celebrated with great pomp and show. During Sharad Purnima, the full moon after Vijaya Dashami. The same ceremony is also known as Lokkhi Pooja. On the evening of the festival, women cleanse their houses and decorate the floor with alpona or rangoli.

There is a belief that the worship of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi is an essential part of any puja ritual in Hinduism. Prayer to Goddess Lakshmi for success and prosperity is customary before beginning any new venture.

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu religion and any festivity or celebration is incomplete without Ganesh and Lakshmi Pooja.

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