Akshay Tritiya or Akshaya Trutiya is a festival dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Lakshmi Puja is the main ritual on the day. As per the ‘Lakshmi Tantram even Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the Gods performs Laxmi Pooja on this auspicious day. Akshay Tritiya is observed on Vaisakh Shukla Tritya (third day of bright fortnight in […]
Shri Vratam, or Lakshmi Vratam or Lakshmi Panchami vratam, also known as Chaitra Lakshmi Puja, is observed on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in Chaitra month as per Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada calendars. In 2023, Shri Vratam date is March 26. ‘Shri means Goddess Lakshmi Devi or the Goddess of wealth who is […]
Lakshmi Puja is also observed on Falgun Purnima which is popularly celebrated as Holi or Dhuleti Holi. It is believed that on Phalguna Poornima day, Goddess Lakshmi was born as the day is also known as Lakshmi Jayanti for many communities in India. In 2023, Lakshmi Puja time during Falgun Purnima is till 6.09 PM on […]
How to do Diwali Lakshmi Puja? What is the procedure of Diwali Lakshmi Puja? What is the significance of Laxmi Pooja during Deepavali? These are the most frequent questions I have come through this season. In 2022, Diwali Lakshmi Puja date is October 24. Diwali or Deepavali is the most auspicious day to worship Goddess […]
Exact time or Shubh Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja may differ from region to region. Diwali Laxmi Puja 2022 date is October 24. To perform Lakshmi Puja on Deepavali, Pradosh kaal, Nishit kaal and Mahanishita Kaal are very auspicious timings. These muhurats may vary day by day, but during Diwali 2022, Pradosh kaal is between […]
Everyone belongs to Hinduism, would be keeping their gates open especially during Friday evenings, in order to welcome the divine mother Mata Lakshmi Devi to their homes. This system is prevailed since ancient times, and during the ancient periods, people would decorate their houses during Fridays, perform Lakshmi Puja and chant the divine mantras of […]
Lakshmi Puja is the important puja observed on Sharad purnima, the Full Moon day in the month of Ashin. This Purnima is known as the brightest night of the year. Sharad Purnima Lakshmi Puja 2020 will be celebrated on October 30-31. On this festival, idols of Goddess Lakshmi are installed in sanctified puja places in […]
Based on your Rashi (Moon sign), you can perform Lakshmi Puja on Diwali festival as per some Vedic scriptures. The best time in general is Simha Lagna in Mahanishita Kaala (Mahanisha) i.e. midnight. But as per astrology, there are some other options to perform Lakshmi Puja in different muhurats. Here is a table given on […]
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, is the most celebrated Hindu festival. Diwali 2018 date is November 7. This five-day festival is celebrated throughout India on Kartik Amavasya, No Moon day in Kartik month. According to North Indian calendars, it falls on Kartik Amavasya (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya) whereas in Amavasyant calendars (Marathi, Gujarati, […]
What is the Significance of Vaibhava Lakshmi Vratham? Why Vaibhava Lakshmi Vratham is observed for prosperity and wealth? Alankrito Maya Jantoo Sarvo Bhavati Pujita Nirdhanam Shivatulyoapi Sarverapyabhibhuyata. Ma Lakshmi says, “The one blessed by me is honored. But a poor one, even one as great as Lord Shiva, gets no social respect. He is ignored everywhere.” Ma […]
Exact time or Shubh Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja may differ from region to region. Diwali Laxmi Puja 2011 date is October 26. To perform Lakshmi Puja on Deepavali, Pradosh kaal and Nishit kaal are very auspicious timings. These muhurats may vary day by day, but during Diwali 2011, Pradosh kaal is between 6.46 pm and 8.41 in the evening. Nishit […]