Thu Oct 31 12:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Goddess Lakshmi’s Blessings Showered on Diwali
**New Delhi, India:** The festival of Diwali is a time for celebrating the victory of good over evil and the arrival of prosperity. Central to these celebrations is the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.
Devotees believe that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi during Kartik Amavasya (the new moon day in the month of Kartik) brings her blessings and ensures a prosperous year. Her birthday is celebrated on Sharad Purnima, the full moon preceding Diwali, marking the arrival of wealth and abundance.
On Diwali itself, elaborate rituals are performed to appease Goddess Lakshmi. Families meticulously clean their homes and adorn them with lights and diyas, creating an atmosphere of joy and festivity. They offer prayers and perform traditional rituals, seeking Goddess Lakshmi’s grace for financial prosperity and happiness.
As the festival concludes, the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi are believed to shower upon her devotees, bringing them wealth, success, and a year filled with prosperity.
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