There is a custom to worship Goddess Lakshmi and lord Ganesha on Deepawali or Diwali. Individuals embellish their house and request Goddess Lakshmi to come and visit them. The word ‘Deepawali is composed of two words – Deepa meaning Light and Avali meaning a Row. It means a row of lights with illumination as its main attraction. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
Legends associated with Diwali:
• Return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya
• Lord Krishna killed Narakasura
• Austerities of Shakti
• Sri Kamla Jayanti
• The return of the Pandavas from the forest
Businessmen also perform ‘Chopda Pujan’ on this day by inaugurating new books of accounts for the ensuing year. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja is performed in order to gain wealth, knowledge and prosperity.
The benefits of the Laxmi-Ganesh puja are given below:
• Meeting planned goals without hindrance
• Success at work without any problems
• Education, marriage, health and wealth
• Prosperity and wealth
• Fast recovery of debts
• Protection from poverty and debts
• Increase in bank balance
• Expansion of business
• Happiness and satisfaction