India will celebrate Diwali, also known as Deepavali, on Monday, October 20, marking the third day of the five-day-long festivities. The festival of lights, which symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and homecoming of Lord Rama is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. As part of the Diwali celebrations, Lakshmi Pujan or Lakshmi Puja, is a traditional ritual that everyone looks forward to.

Diwali 2025: Significance of Lakshmi Pujan

Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and well-being is worshipped on Diwali. Devotees perform special puja to invite her blessings into their homes and lives for the coming year. In the Hindu tradition, it is believed that on the night of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi visits homes that are clean

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