Why laxmi puja on diwali

Puja aarti — The puja is concluded by singing the aarti song in front of the deity and waving the camphor light. Then the prayers for prosperity and wealth are offered to the goddess and sweets are consumed as Prasad. Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter.

In case you want to do Lakshmi puja at home, this Diwali, we have put down the steps in which it can be performed. Read along and bring the goddess of wealth and prosperity home, this Diwali. Share Via. By hindustantimes. Get our Daily News Capsule Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter. Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Sign Up. Edit Profile. Many of these legends are about how good triumphs against evil. For Lakshmi puja on Diwali, most Hindu households adorn their homes and workplace with marigold flowers and ashoka, mango, and banana leaves.

Most pujas are traditionally conducted after a day of fasting. As a reason, on the day of Lakshmi puja, devotees hold a day-long fast. After Lakshmi Puja in the evening, the fast is broken. Singhada, pomegranate, and quince are presented to Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali. During the pooja, Sitaphal is also placed. This is done to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to visit every household and bless her devotees on this day. People also observe fast on Diwali and break it after performing the puja.

According to Panchang, the shubh muhurat for Lakshmi Puja is from pm to pm. Amavasya tithi starts at pm on November 4 and ends at am, November 5. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil — where the good and the evil are present in us. Lakshmi Puja date is November Diwali dates and calendar is given below in detail —. The most important puja performed on Diwali is the Lakshmi Puja dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of prosperity, luck and wealth.

But why do we perform Lakshmi Puja especially on Diwali day. Legend has it that Goddess Lakshmi incarnated on Diwali day during the legendary churning of ocean samudra-manthan in the Puranas.

This is the main reason why Lakshmi Puja is performed on Diwali. People perform Lakshmi Puja on the day for peace, prosperity, material wealth and spiritual wealth.

The popular belief is that Goddess Lakshmi visits homes on the day and she is welcomed by keeping the premises clean and neat. O Ram!

The light of lights, the self-luminous inner light of the Self is ever shining steadily in the chamber of your heart. Sit quietly. Close your eyes.