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Why do we worship Lakshmi and Ganesha together on Deepavali?

The celebration of lights Diwali is eagerly awaited in India. We are all in a festive spirit as it began today with Dhanteras being celebrated across the country.

During Deepawali, good success over evil. The 14-year exile (vanavasam) of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and their younger brother Laxman are thought to have ended on Diwali. In celebration of his return, the people of his kingdom, Ayodhya, lit diyas to brighten up the scene. It is stated that because there was no moon that night, the sky was only lit by the clay lights and diyas of Ayodhya.

Lord Rama is associated with Diwali in every way, in the evening we perform puja of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Ever questioned why?

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2022 Deepavali Lakshmi Puja and Ganesha Puja Tithi Procedure

This year Diwali Falls on Monday, 24th October 2022. Lakshmi Pooja at 06.30 PM evening.

Hindu legend talks about a poor Brahmin who was told by a priest to worship Lakshmi in order to become wealthy. Since people need to be riches and prosperous above all else during the Kaliyuga in which we currently live, it makes more sense to worship the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi.

Diwali is also said to fall in the period of the year when her husband, Lord Vishnu, is sleeping, according to mythology. From the 11th lunar ( moon) day of Ashadh (also known as Shayani Ekadashi) through the 11th lunar day of Kartik, Vishnu is at rest (i.e., Prabodhini Ekadashi). Diwali remembers the defeat of the Bali by Lord Vamana, the slaying of other demons (evils spirit) like Narkasur by Lord Krishna, and the entry of Lord Rama into Ayodhya after murdering Ravana. Lakshmi is venerated (respected) because it’s believed that succeeding over evil will bring riches.

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However, some people also think that Lakshmi would be happier if her devotees prayed to Lord Vishnu instead of her. However, Shashtras advises appeasing (someone who tries to bring peace) her.

Hindu mythology holds that because Lakshmi was childless, Ganesha’s mother Parvati gave him up for adoption. Lakshmi declared that since she adored Ganesha, all of her money, success, and accomplishments belonged to him. She added that anyone who doesn’t worship Ganesh with her will never experience prosperity in any of the three worlds (Threelok).

The belief that Ganesh is the most upright god is another justification for why people worship both of them. Without prosperity, what is wealth? Without the knowledge to spend it wisely, what good is money? Without brains, would all the material gains in the world last? Ganesha is therefore revered (regarded as worthy of great honor and respect) in an effort to restore these two energies.