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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 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.
It is possible that a new idol called Padmavati was installed at that time. Historian Paul Dundas in his book The Jains [ 6 ] mentions that Mahalaxmi temple Kolhapur was a Jain temple. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Sheshashayee Vishnu which is an octagonal structure closer to the eastern gate has a panel of 60 Jain Tirthankaras carvings.
During the evening, devotees prepare floor designs by geru paste (red soil) and rice paste in some traditions. Images of Lakshmi and Vishnu are also prepared from it. Lakshmi puja and Vishnu puja are observed during the evening time, with the offerings of sugarcane, rice, dried red chillies, which are subsequently given to pandits. [6]
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 Mahalaxmi Temple as seen from the Arabian Sea. Mahalaxmi Temple is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam, located in Mumbai, India.
Hariyo gobar le lipeko, Laxmi–Pooja gareko Hey Aunsi ko baro Gai–Tihar ho Bhailo Hami tesai ayenau, Bali raja le pathako Hey Aunsi ko baro Gai–Tihar ho Bhailo (in Nepali) [The floor polished with green dung, Laxmi–Pooja being performed Oh, on the new moon night, on the day of the festival of cows, performing Bhailo