From Lakshmi Pooja Deusi and Bhailo is played by gathering with friends. Nepali people perform this worship at a place cleansed with holy water, cow dung and red mud and light the whole house with candles and lamps. On Laxmi pooja in Nepal people buy gold and silver, precious gemstones, new utensils of copper,brass and bronze as a sign of good luck, prosperity, money and wealth. In Nepal, Laxmi Pooja is celebrated as a part of Tihar a second national festival of Nepal after Dashain.In Nepal it is celebrated for five days including Kag(crow) Tihar,Kukur(dog) Tihar,Gai(cow)Tihar at morning and Laxmi pooja at night,Maha pooja(self pooja), Goru(Ox and Bull)Tihar and Gobardhan Pooja,and finally Bhai Tika(bhai dhooj)respectively first, second, third, fourth and fifth day. Lamps are lit in the evening to welcome the goddess. This is also the reason why the broom is worshipped on this day with offerings of haldi and kumkum (turmeric and vermilion). It is popular belief that the Goddess Lakshmi likes cleanliness, and she will visit the cleanest house first. Lakshmi Puja, or the worship of the goddess of wealth, is the main event on Diwali in North and West India. It is believed that on this day the goddess walks through the green fields and loiters through the by-lanes and showers her blessings on mankind for glory and prosperity.Īfter Lakshmi Puja, lamps are lit all over the house

This self-enlightenment is expressed through the twinkling lamps that illuminate the abode of the worshippers. Despite the fact that this day falls on Amavasya, it is regarded as very auspicious.Ī supported light of knowledge is said to dawn upon humanity on this day. Hence, the sign of Libra is believed to suggest the balancing and closing of account books. On this very day the sun enters his second course and passes by the Libra which is represented by the balance or scale. The auspicious time for the puja is decided when amavasya tithi prevails during pradosh kaal or the evening time. With pomp and ceremony, she is invited into the homes of devotees to partake of the gifts that are a part of the puja.

The third day of Diwali is believed to be the most auspicious day as this is when Lakshmi Puja is performed.

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