Laxmi Puja Kolkata

Laxmi Puja Kolkata

Overview of the Laxmi Puja , Kolkata- Laxmi Puja is celebrated in the month of October, about 5 days after Mahadashami. Laxmi Puja of Kolkata is a very important festival when Goddess Laxmi-the God of wealth, peace and prosperity is worshipped.
It is generally believed Goddess Laxmi will shower all her blessings and bring good luck and prosperity. The local markets are beautifully adorned one or two days before the celebration of the festivity of Laxmi puja in Kolkata. Idols of Goddess Laxmi, seated on a lotus flood the shops in Kolkata .Like Saraswati Puja , Laxmi Puja too is very common in almost every household. Lakshmi Puja, Kolkata is the most important festival of Bengalis following right after Durga Puja. Lakshmi Puja, Kolkata is usually held on full moon days. Tiny diyas of clay beautifully adorn every household. Every household is also adorned with beautiful floral patterns called alpanas or rangolis to invite Goddess Laxmi to their homes. The Para puja committees pull in funds to celebrate Laxmi Puja in a homely manner. The Laxmi Puja is an extension of the Durga Puja festivities. The hangover of the Durga Puja continues to be there during the Laxmi puja and people are generally in a great festive mood.

Mythological background of Goddess Laxmi-According to Indian Mythology,Goddess Laxmi was the daughter of the sage Bhrigu who took refuge in the ocean of milk when the gods were sent into exile. According to popular belief, when the demons and deities were churning the turbulent ocean to discover the 'drink of immortality', Goddess Lakshmi manifested herself. From then onwards Lakshmi Puja is celebrated to immortalize the birth of the Goddess of Wealth.

Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, is famous for its festivities and Laxmi Puja , Kolkata is only one of them. So if you happen to visit Kolkata during the puja days make it a point to be a part of the Laxmi Puja celebrations and have great fun.

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