Lakshmi also tells PEOPLE why it was important for her daughter, Krishna, 14, to see the images: "I want her to see womanhood in all its stages" Ethan James Green On a chilly October day, I found ...

During Diwali, devotees follow several rituals to seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and good fortune. Key rituals include house cleaning, decorating with lights, performing ...

However, there is another explanation as to why Laxmi and Ganesha are worshipped on Diwali. It is said that Lord Ganesha is the most righteous god. And to use wealth wisely, you need wisdom and ...

Goddess Lakshmi's idol or image should be placed in the North-East, East, or North directions within a home as per Vastu Shastra principles to maximize positive energy, wealth, and prosperity.

Diwali 2024 will see Laxmi Puja on October 31, with prayers offered to Goddess Laxmi for prosperity and good fortune. The auspicious timings for the puja vary across Indian cities, including Pune, New ...

The Diwali Puja involves worshipping not only Goddess Lakshmi but also Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge. Kuber, the god of wealth, is also revered.

Lakshmi also tells PEOPLE why it was important for her daughter, Krishna, 14, to see the images: "I want her to see womanhood in all its stages" Ethan James Green Padma Lakshmi for the 2025 Pirelli ...

Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojagiri Purnima or Kaumudi Purnima, is a highly revered and celebrated Hindu festival that marks the full moon night in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October).

For common devotees, Lakshmi Puja is ideally performed during the Pradosh Kaal—an auspicious period beginning after sunset and lasting for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. During this time ...

Bengalis pray to Goddess Kali on Deepawali, while generally Northern India worships Goddess Lakshmi.(Pexels) On this day, they also worship Lakshmi, along with Ganesha to seek blessings for ...

While Bhai Dooj is on November 3. On this day, sisters pray for the long life of their brothers. The shubh muhrat for the Bhai Dooj ceremony begins at 01:10 PM and ends at 03:22 PM. ALSO READ ...

Ashta Laxmi encompasses eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing blessings such as wealth, food, courage, strength, and good fortune. These forms of Lakshmi—Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, ...