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Laxmi Puja

Embrace prosperity and good fortune this Laxmi Puja! Join in the divine celebration of wealth, love, and harmony.

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November 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATELakshmi Puja / Diwali (drikpanchang)

OBSERVED INNepal

CATEGORYReligion

SUBCATEGORYHindu

INTRO

Introduction

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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.

TIMELINE

Laxmi Puja Timeline

The Origin of Laxmi Puja

The worship of Goddess Laxmi can be traced back to the Vedic period, marking the inception of this sacred tradition.

Evidence in Bhavishya Purana

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.

Establishment of Diwali Celebration

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.

Customs and Traditions Solidify

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.

Global Spread

With the global Indian diaspora, Laxmi Puja is celebrated in numerous countries, consequently promoting the tradition and its cultural significance globally.

Modern Twists to Traditional Celebrations

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.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Laxmi Puja

Create a beautiful Laxmi Puja Mandala

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.

COOK

Cook traditional Laxmi Puja sweet dishes

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.

LEARN

Learn and sing Laxmi Aarti

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.

DECORATE

Decorate your home with diyas and rangoli

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.

PARTICIPATE

Participate in a local Laxmi Puja procession or fair

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.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Laxmi Puja

Promotes community spirit

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.

It's a celebration of prosperity and good fortune

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.

A chance to participate in beautiful rituals

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.

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