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Embrace prosperity and good fortune this Laxmi Puja, on November 1! Tracing its roots back thousands of years, this special Hindu holiday is a vibrant celebration to honor Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. There's a dazzling array of rituals, traditions, and festivity surrounding this day, including the delightful sight of homes exquisitely decorated to welcome the Goddess. Laxmi Puja is not only an expression of devotion, but a time for family, love, and harmony. Celebrated with much gusto across the globe, it's a day that truly gladdens the heart and fills it with hope for a glowing future.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Vedic period</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Origin of Laxmi Puja</div><div class='timeline-text'>The worship of Goddess Laxmi can be traced back to the Vedic period, marking the inception of this sacred tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1100s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Evidence in Bhavishya Purana</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Bhavishya Purana, written in the 12th century, refers to the rituals associated with the worship of Goddess Laxmi, suggesting the established practice of Laxmi puja.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Diwali Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The association of Laxmi Puja with Diwali, the festival of lights, is further strengthened. The custom of cleaning and decorating homes to welcome Goddess Laxmi is well-established by this period.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Customs and Traditions Solidify</div><div class='timeline-text'>Traditional customs like the creation of Rangolis, lighting of oil lamps, and exchange of sweets are incorporated in the celebrations to add color and joy to Laxmi Puja.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s </div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Spread</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the global Indian diaspora, Laxmi Puja is celebrated in numerous countries, consequently promoting the tradition and its cultural significance globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Twists to Traditional Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>In recent years, traditional rituals are integrated with modern practices such as eco-friendly decorations and digital gift exchanges, reflecting the evolving nature of Laxmi Puja.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a beautiful Laxmi Puja Mandala</h3><p class='facts-text'>Mandalas are spiritual symbols used in Hinduism and Buddhism. On Laxmi Puja, design your own mandala using colored rice, flowers or sand. Its creation promotes focus, balance and can be a meditative practice.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cook traditional Laxmi Puja sweet dishes</h3><p class='facts-text'>Food is an integral part of any festive celebration. Across homes, the air is suffused with aroma of traditional sweets and savory dishes. Try making sweets like Kheer, Laddus or Rasgullas, that not only satiate your taste buds but are also offered as prasad.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Learn and sing Laxmi Aarti</h3><p class='facts-text'>One of the important rituals is offering prayers and singing aartis. It's a part of puja that praises and pleads the deity for her blessing. Learning Laxmi aarti and singing it with family during puja can be an uplifting experience.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Decorate your home with diyas and rangoli</h3><p class='facts-text'>Illuminate the corners of your home with beautiful diyas to guide Laxmi into your abode. You can also create a colorful rangoli at your entrance as a warm welcome to the goddess. It's a fun and creative way to celebrate Laxmi Puja.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in a local Laxmi Puja procession or fair</h3><p class='facts-text'>Many cities organize public processions or fairs to celebrate Laxmi Puja. It's a perfect opportunity to bring together community members, enjoy cultural performances, and partake in the community-feasting and celebrations.</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>It's a celebration of prosperity and good fortune</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and her puja is a day to honour and celebrate these aspects of life. It's a vibrant celebration full of tradition and symbolism, inviting positivity and abundance for the future.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>A chance to participate in beautiful rituals</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>From creating a beautiful mandala, cooking delicious sweet dishes, singing aartis to decorating homes with diyas and rangoli, Laxmi Puja has a host of beautiful rituals. Participating in them not only enriches the spiritual experience but also adds fun element to the celebration.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Promotes community spirit</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Being part of Laxmi Puja celebrations, whether it's participating in local processions or fairs or celebrating with family and friends, fortifies the sense of community bonding. It brings everyone together, inspiring unity, love, and harmony.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laxmi Puja Takes Place on the Main Day of Diwali</h3><p class='facts-content'>Laxmi Puja is celebrated on the third day of the five-day Diwali festival, which is considered the most significant day, affirming its critical importance within the festive period.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Laxmi" means "Goal"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The name "Laxmi" translates from Sanskrit to "goal", aligning with her status as a symbol of prosperity, fertility, and wealth - all important life goals in Hindu philosophy.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Different Forms for Different Blessings</h3><p class='facts-content'>Goddess Laxmi is worshiped in different forms: book and pen for blessing of knowledge, gold coins for blessings of wealth, and grains for bountiful harvest and food security.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Goddess Laxmi is Goddess Sarasvati and Parvati's sister</h3><p class='facts-content'>Together they represent prosperity (Laxmi), knowledge (Sarasvati), and power (Parvati), the three aspects of life desired by every human for a balanced life as per Hindu philosophy.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laxmi and the Owl</h3><p class='facts-content'>In some depictions, Laxmi is seen with an owl as her vahana (vehicle). The owl, symbolizing patience, intelligence and wisdom, also signifies the importance of not letting wealth blind wisdom.</p></div></div>
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