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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.
The temple's main shrine is dedicated to Meenakshi, Sundareswarar, Venkateshwara (a form of Vishnu), and Lakshmi. Other shrines within the temple complex are dedicated to Ganesha, Murugan, Valli, Deivanai, Rama, Ayyappan, Durga, Nandi, and Garuda. In addition to the main shrine, the temple has four additional corner shrines – one at each corner.
The puja begins with the formal welcome of Lakshmi into one's house. A wooden tray or a stand is placed outside the house's threshold. Rangoli is drawn in the puja room, usually inside the house. A kalasham (a brass or silver pot) is placed on the tray outside the house. The pot is decorated with mango leaves as well as flowers.
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]
Lakshmi Puja (30 Ashvin or 15 Krishna Paksha Kartik; the Diwali after Naraka Chaturdashi): Lakshmi Puja marks the most important day of Diwali celebrations in North India. . Hindu homes worship Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Ganesh, the God of auspicious beginnings also known as the remover of obstacles, and then light deeyas (little clay pots) in the streets and homes to welcome ...
Murtis of Laxmi Narayan with Ranchhodrai at Vadtal Radha Krishna Dev with Harikrishna Maharaj at Vadtal. As an adjunct to the scriptures in establishing ultimate redemption and consolidating the framework of the holy fellowship (Satsang), Swaminarayan constructed stone mandirs, buttressing Upasana – worshipping God, and devotion towards the deities.
Dhanya Lakshmi (Grain Lakshmi) is the form of Lakshmi who represents the wealth of agriculture. [3] Dhanya Lakshmi is also the aspect of Lakshmi who provides resources to adherents for their sustenance and well-being. She is depicted as eight-armed, dressed in green garments, carrying two lotuses, a gada , paddy crop, sugarcane, and bananas.
The fasting and puja on Ahoi Ashtami are dedicated to Mata Ahoi or Goddess Ahoi. She is worshiped by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children. This day is also known as Ahoi Aathe because fasting for Ahoi Ashtami is done during Ashtami Tithi which is the eighth day of the lunar month. Ahoi Mata is none other than Goddess Lakshmi.