Festivals
Date
Labh Chaturthi
Relevant Timings
Ganesha Puja Muhurat
13 Nov, 11:39 am – 2:31 pm, 13 Nov
Duration - 02 Hours 52 Mins
Time to avoid Moon sighting
13 Nov, 8:00 am – 12:08 am, 14 Nov
Duration - 16 Hours 08 Mins
About
Kartika Shukla Chaturthi at sunrise; the start of new business ventures after the Diwali break.
Significance:
Labh Chaturthi marks the first auspicious day for resuming work and business. It is a day to seek 'Labh' (profit) and 'Shubh' (auspiciousness) in all future endeavors, ensuring divine support for the year ahead.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Account Puja: Worshipping new ledger books and business tools. 2. Deities: Offering prayers to Ganesha and Lakshmi for a prosperous year. 3. Launch: Starting any new project or making initial business entries.Observed especially in Gujarat; marks the reopening of shops and businesses after Diwali.