Diwali Laxmi Puja 2024: Here's a step by step guide on how to worship the goddess of wealth
Laxmi Puja. It is believed that during this time, Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, emerged from the milky ocean when gods and demons were churning it. To seek her blessings, people perform various rituals to honor the Goddess.
The ritual is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, who symbolizes wealth, success, and good fortune. It is believed that performing this puja brings prosperity and luck for the coming year.
Diwali 2024 Laxmi Puja Date and time
In 2024, the Amavasya Tithi, or lunar day, begins on October 31 at 3:52 PM and ends on November 1 at 6:16 PM. The auspicious time for Laxmi Puja on October 31 is from 6:25 PM to 8:32 PM, and on November 1 from 5:36 PM to 6:16 PM.
Diwali 2024 Laxmi Puja Rituals
The puja is a vital aspect of Diwali celebrations, aimed at invoking positive energy and spiritual purification. The rituals begin with an early morning holy bath, followed by cleaning and decorating the house. Devotees wear clean clothes, gather necessary items, and many observe a fast. The puja involves offerings including 11 lotus flowers, sweets, rice kheer, and lighting 21 earthen lamps. A wooden plank is used for placing idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi, and Ram Darbar.
A key part of the ritual is chanting the Laxmi Mantra 108 times and completing the puja by singing Laxmi Mata Aarti and Lord Ganesha Aarti. «Devotees eliminate negativity and create a sacred environment that attracts positive energy by lighting the house and carrying out rituals,» states the article.
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