Festivals
Date
Mahalakshmi Vrat (Begins)
About
Mahalakshmi Vrat is a sacred 16-day period of fasting and devotion dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. It begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami and concludes on Ashwina Krishna Ashtami.
Significance:
This long observance is believed to bring stability, prosperity, and the grace of the Goddess into the lives of the devotees. It is especially significant for those seeking financial well-being and domestic harmony.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi:
1. Sankalpa: Devotees take a vow to observe the fast for sixteen consecutive days. 2. The Sacred Thread: A cotton thread with sixteen knots is tied to the wrist as a symbol of the vow. 3. Daily Puja: Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped daily with flowers, lamps, and sweets. 4. Final Celebration: On the sixteenth day, a grand puja is performed, and the thread is offered to the Goddess.