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Friday, November 5, 2010

Today is Laxmi Puja.

Lakshmi Ganesh Puja is the most significant aspect of Tihar celebrations in Nepal. Hindus observe the elaborate Lakshmi Ganesh Pooja with devotion and sincerity. It is believed that by propitiating Goddess Laxmi on the auspicious Dipawali night one is blessed with riches and prosperity.
On the day of dipawali people celebrate the birth of Goddess Lakshmi or the Goddess of Wealth hence Lakshmi Puja is an integral part of dipawali celebrations.
Hindu businessmen regard the day of dipawali as New Year's time. They start new account books on this day and seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi. Astrologically this day is important as on the dipawali day sun enters its second course and passes Libra which is represented by the balance or scale. Hence, this design of Libra is believed to have suggested the balancing of account books and their closing.
Traditional Lakshmi Ganesh Puja involves a combined worship of five deities. Just as in all other Pujas, Lord Ganesha - the Vighanharta is worshiped in the beginning. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in her three forms as Mahalakshmi - the Goddess of Wealth, Mahasaraswati - the Goddess of Learning and Mahakali. There is also a tradition to worship Kuber - the Treasurer of the Gods.
Right time to perform Lakshmi Puja on dipawali Amavasya,between 17:49 to 19:45 on 05 Nov 2010 ( Kartik 19 2067) in stable Ascendant (Taurus sign).
It is considered as Pradosh Kaal, which is most preferrable time to perform Lord Ganesh, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Kuber Puja.

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