Lakshmi Puja is a ritual performed during the festival of Diwali and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. She is the Goddess of wealth, prosperity and fortune. It is believed that performing Lakshmi Puja with devotion removes obstacles from one’s life and brings wealth and prosperity. Performing Lakshmi Puja with devotion is believed to bring peace, prosperity and financial stability.
Significance of Lakshmi Puja
During Lakshmi Puja, devotees seek the Goddess's divine blessings to remove financial troubles and fill their homes with wealth and happiness. The puja also honours Lord Ganesha, ensuring that the path to prosperity is free of difficulties. Diwali is particularly celebrated in the Amavasya (New Moon Night) and it is believed that the goddess visits clean and well-lit homes to create a positive in the home and good fortune for the coming year.
Benefits of Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja helps individuals and families to stay grounded, humble and grateful while allowing them to enjoy both material and spiritual riches.
- Lakshmi Puja is often performed by businesspeople and entrepreneurs seeking success in their ventures.
- By worshipping Lakshmi, devotees invite not only wealth but also a calm, balanced and happy atmosphere in the home.
- Lakshmi Puja acts as a spiritual shield that protects the household from evil forces, negative energies and bad luck.
- The puja is believed to promote overall health and wellness by creating a harmonious environment.
- The puja helps in connecting with the divine energy of Goddess Lakshmi, which can enhance mental clarity and peace of mind.
- It is believed that by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi opportunities for income generation and wealth accumulation are attracted.
- One can ensure that the future generation will live in an environment where prosperity continues to grow, by invoking Goddess Lakshmi’s blessing.
Lakshmi Puja 2024 Muhurat and Timings
According to the Panchang, the Kartik Amavasya Tithi will begin at 3:52 PM on October 31, 2024, and will end at 6:16 PM on November 1, 2024.
Muhurat | Time |
Morning Muhurat (Char, Labh, Amrit) | 06:33 AM to 10:42 AM |
Afternoon Muhurat (Shubh) | 12:04 PM to 01:27 PM |
Evening Muhurat (Char) | 04:13 PM to 05:36 PM |
Note - It is advisable to check Lakshmi Puja Muhurat at your specific location for the most accurate time. Performing the puja during Amavasya tithi is considered highly beneficial.
