Mahasashti or the sixth day of Durga Navratriis dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. In 2009, Goddess Durga is decorated and worshipped as Mahalakshmi on September 24th, Thursday, in South Indian temples, especially in Kanakadurga temple (Durga Malleshwara Swamy temple) located at Vijayawada.
Mahalakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is the consort of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. With her Abhaya and Varada mudras (blessing postures), Goddess Mahalakshmi blesses her devotees with prosperity and wealth.
Some other popular Lakshmi Puja days are – Sharad Purnima(Kojagari Lakshmi Puja), Diwali lakshmi Pujaand Varalakshmi Pooja.
The image and other details of Dasara Navaratri in Vijayawada are given in official website of Kanaka Durga temple of Vijayawada – kanakadurgatemple.org
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