Lakshmi Puja is a revered Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. It is typically performed during the festival of Diwali, the festival of lights, although it can also be observed on other auspicious occasions throughout the year.
During Lakshmi Puja, devotees clean and decorate their homes and workplaces to welcome the goddess. Special prayers, hymns, and mantras are recited, invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for material and spiritual prosperity. Offerings such as flowers, fruits, sweets, and incense are made to the deity as symbols of devotion and gratitude.
The highlight of the puja is the lighting of lamps and candles, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and the ushering in of light, wisdom, and prosperity into one's life. Families gather together to participate in the puja, seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for happiness, success, and fulfillment in all aspects of life.
Lakshmi Puja is not just a ritual but a spiritual practice that fosters gratitude, abundance consciousness, and a sense of connection with the divine source of prosperity.
