Diwali, the festival of lights, is being celebrated this year on 31 October/1 November 2024. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp all over India. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped on this day. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi appeared from the churning of the ocean on the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. That is why there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on this day. On this occasion, Goddess Lakshmi was worshiped in people’s homes, offices and temples. Lakshmi puja is performed on the auspicious night of Diwali. On this occasion you can also visit the famous temples of Mahalakshmi.
There are holidays in many offices on the occasion of Diwali. Whenever you get time off during the five-day Deepotsav, you can visit the famous Lakshmi Mata temple near your city. During the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in these Lakshmi temples. The famous Sri Padmavati Devi temple of Mata Lakshmi is located in Tiruchanur, Andhra Pradesh. Devotees visiting Tirupati Balaji temple definitely visit Padmavati temple. It is believed that the wishes of those who visit Tirupati Balaji Temple are fulfilled only when they also have darshan of Goddess Padmavati. Diwali is celebrated with great pomp here.
Mahalaxmi Temple is located in the country’s financial capital Mumbai. It is believed that the wishes of every devotee are fulfilled here. Along with Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kali and Goddess Saraswati are also present in this temple. On the day of Diwali, the temple is beautifully decorated and a grand puja is performed. You can go here on Diwali to visit Goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmirayan Temple of Delhi is also known as Birla Temple.
Goddess Lakshmi is present in the temple along with her husband Lord Vishnu. A huge crowd of devotees can be seen here. It is believed that the wishes of all the devotees who come to this temple are fulfilled. People go here on Diwali to fulfill their wishes. Goddess Lakshmi Temple, known for its grandeur, is located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Diwali is celebrated with great pomp here. In this temple, Goddess Lakshmi is decorated with gold ornaments from Dhanteras to Diwali. There is a lot of crowd here on Diwali. You can visit this temple before celebrating Diwali or on the day of Diwali.