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 Introduction:
Lakshmi Puja, Madhya Pradesh is celebrated with great pomp and show on the third day of Diwali. The day falls on an amavasya night of the month. The day is entirely devoted in the honor of the goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi. Although this day falls on Amavasya or no moon day, it is regarded as one of the most auspicious day of the year.
Time of Celebration:
Lakshmi Puja, Madhya Pradesh is celebrated on the third day of Diwali. Lakshmi Puja in Madhya Pradesh in India is usually celebrated in the late October or early November. The sounds of bells and drums fill the day with joy. The temples are beautifully decorated on this day.
Description:
Ceremonial worship of the goddess Lakshmi is done in the evening. Lakshmi Puja celebration in Madhya Pradesh is the main event on the third day of Diwali. On this day the houses are to be kept spotlessly clean. As per the legends and the mythological stories it is said that Goddess Lakshmi likes cleanliness and visits only the clean houses. On this day broom is also worshiped with offerings of haldi and kumkum. Earthen lamps are lit in the evening to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. On the day of Lakshmi Puja in Madhya Pradesh, a combined puja is offered to the five deities, who are Ganesha, Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati, Mahakali and Kuber. It is also said that this is the day when sun enters its second course and passes Libra. The “balance sign” of Libra is said to have come from this event which symbolizes the balancing of account books that are opened for a fresh year. Home-made sweets are offered to the goddess.
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