On Laxmi Puja evening, homes glow with diyas to welcome Goddess Laxmi, associated with prosperity, wellbeing and abundance.
2026 dateSunday, 8 November 2026. Ritual timing depends on location and the calendar your household follows.
Preparing the home
Families clean rooms, courtyards and entrances, decorate with marigolds and lights, and draw rangoli or a symbolic path toward the worship place.
A simple household sequence
- Clean and prepare the puja space.
- Arrange Laxmi’s image with flowers, fruit, sweets and water.
- Light diyas and welcome the family for prayer or bhajan.
- Share prasad and keep lamps supervised.
Fire safety
- Place lamps on level, heat-resistant surfaces away from curtains.
- Keep water or an extinguisher nearby.
- Use electric lamps in windy or child-accessible areas.
- Never leave flames unattended.
What prosperity means
Many families understand prosperity as clean living, honest work, generosity, health, knowledge and harmony—not money alone.
Dates and editorial sources
Dates were checked against published Nepal calendars. Ritual details vary by location, community and family.