Lakshmi Puja
AssameseAlso known as: Lakshmi Jayanti, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja
About Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Ashwin or Kartik, honouring Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. In Assam, the puja is performed with great devotion in homes and community pandals.
The day is marked by thorough cleaning and decoration of homes and workplaces. Devotees light rows of earthen lamps to welcome the goddess, create intricate rangoli designs, and offer special bhog consisting of sweets and traditional Assamese delicacies.
In Assamese tradition, Lakshmi Puja is also associated with the Kojagari Lakshmi Puja on the full moon night of Ashwin, when the goddess is believed to descend to earth and bless her devotees.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Lakshmi Puja and perform elaborate rituals to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
- Wake up early and clean the house thoroughly.
- Create rangoli at the entrance to welcome the goddess.
- Observe a fast and break it after the evening puja.
- Light earthen lamps throughout the house.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the house and create rangoli at the entrance.
- Set up the Lakshmi altar with the idol or picture.
- Offer lotus flowers, sweets, and rice to the goddess.
- Light earthen lamps and perform the evening aarti.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the full moon day of Ashwin (Kojagari) or during Diwali in the month of Kartik.
Rows of earthen lamps are lit to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and ignorance.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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