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In Odisha, Lakshmi Puja is an 11-day celebration where Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in the form of Gajalakshmi. Gajalaxmi Puja (ଗଜ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ପୂଜା) traces its origin to Kumar Purnima which is also observed on this day – the last day of Ashwina month, marking the beginning of Kartika as per the Odia(ଓଡିଆ) calendar.
Varalakshmi Vratam (Sanskrit: वरलक्ष्मी व्रतम्, romanized: Varalakṣmī Vratam), also called Varalakshmi Puja, is a Hindu observance to propitiate the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. [1] Varalakshmi is the manifestation of Lakshmi who grants boons (varam).
In some parts of India, the day after Lakshmi Puja is marked with the Govardhan Puja and Balipratipada (Padwa). Some Hindu communities mark the last day as Bhai Dooj or the regional equivalent, which is dedicated to the bond between sister and brother, [ 114 ] while other Hindu and Sikh craftsmen communities mark this day as Vishvakarma Puja ...
The Lakshmi Purana challenges the social evil of Untouchability and highlights the themes of feminism and female empowerment, portraying Lakshmi as a powerful force against male dominance. Inspired by this story, devotees perform puja for Goddess Lakshmi, celebrating her strength and advocating for social equality. [6] [7]
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Painting of Goddess Lakshmi Bunting over a street in Kathmandu saying Bhintuna (best wishes) for the new year Kija Puja being performed with mandala. Swanti (Devanagari: स्वन्ति, Nepal Script:𑐳𑑂𑐰𑐣𑑂𑐟𑐶) is a five-day festival of Nepal which is one of the year's greatest celebrations for the Newar people.
Hence, the goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on the day of Trayodashi. According to a popular legend, when the devas and asuras performed the Samudra Manthana (churning of the ocean) for amrita (the divine nectar of immortality), Dhanvantari (the physician of the Gods and an incarnation of Vishnu ) emerged carrying a jar of the elixir on the day of ...
Part of Diwali (amanta tradition): Balipratipada and Govardhan Puja/Annakut (Kartika 1), Bhai Dooj (Kartika 2) Karthigai Deepam is a lights festival celebrated by Hindu Tamizhans across the world on the Full-Moon Day of the Karthigai Month when the stars align on a Karthika constellation.