‘Goddess Lakshmi’ Bengalis believe she is like a daughter or daughter-in-law of the family. For her parents, ‘Goddess Lakshmi’ is like their own daughter. For her in-laws, she is the daughter-in-law of the house. And for her husband, she brings wealth and happiness to the family. That’s why every home worships Goddess Lakshmi with love and devotion. So the popularity of Lakshmi Puja is growing day by day in every household.
Along with family celebrations, its trending influence is also spreading across social media. We can enjoy Lakshmi Puja from home. Thanks to social and digital media, either live or in various other ways.
Background of Lakshmi Puja 2025
1.Purnima Tithi starts 19 Ashwin 1432
6 October 2025 Monday (Morning 11:22)
End of Purnima Tithi 20 Ashwin 1432
7 October 2025 Tuesday (Morning 09:31)
Auspicious time for worship Monday evening
2. The Puja Muhurat and grand procession started
Kojagari Puja Monday, 6 October, 2025
Kojagari Puja Nishita Kal (Puja Muhurat)
7 October, night 12:03 to 12:52, during time 49 minute
The moonrise time of Kojagari Puja is 5:47 in the afternoon, when Purnima Tithi starts.
6 October, 2025, afternoon, 12:23: the end of Purnima 7 October, 2025, morning, 9:16
Nishith Puja is performed during the midnight for about 49 minutes. Nishith Puja is significant in Hindu rituals and festivals. It is connected to Nishita Kala, the 8th mudra of the night.
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3. Tradition and Faith
In childhood, when we saw our mothers and grandmothers finishing the puja with the priest. During Kojagari Puja from the neighbourhood, elder women, aunties, grandmothers all used to come together to listen to the ‘Bratakatha’ (the sacred story of the riual). They all sat in a circle and listened to the Bratakatha with full attention.
They listened so deeply, as if they had entered the story themselves. A 17 or 18 year-old boy would sit and recite the ‘Lakshmi Panchali’ in a melodic tone, without getting bored at all.
All the stories there spoke about receiving the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Everyone would think, “If only Goddess Lakshmi blessed us a little, how wonderful that would be. By performing ‘Kojagari Puja’, people developed deep faith and devotion toward Goddess Lakshmi.
“শরত্ পূর্ণিমার নিশি নির্মল গগন।
মন্দ মন্দ বহিতেছে মলয় পবন।।
লক্ষ্মীদেবী বামে করি বসি নারায়ণ।
বৈকুন্ঠ ধামেতে বসি করে আলাপন।।”
Rituals and preparation for Lakshmi Puja at Home
1.Puja Venue and Decoration
Many people cannot bring ‘Lakshmi Pratima’ at home. There is a tradition of performing puja at home using only pictures. of the goddess.
The puja begins by placing a ‘Ghat’ (bengali word) in front of the picture of Goddess Lakshmi. A beautiful ‘Alpana’ is drawn in front of the goddes Lakshmi’s place. The daughters of the house usually create these designs.
Sit facing east or north and pour water three times while chanting “নমঃ বিষ্ণু, নমঃ বিষ্ণু, নমঃ বিষ্ণু.
In this puja, clay lamps and lights can be seen on the rooftop and at the entrance of the house.
2. Puja Samagri
To perform the ‘Kojagari Puja’ you will need the picture of Lakshmi Ma, ‘a Sara’, ‘a Ghat’ and ‘a Pat’. Red cloth, Pujor Thala, raw rice mixed with turmeric, fresh flowers, betel leaves and Supari. Mango leaves, coconut, candle, turmeric powder, sindoor, pradip, salte and ghee. Sandalwood, cow’s milk, sweets, fresh fruits, gamche, atap chaal, ganga water etc.
No matter how much Lakshmi Puja is performed virtually, one must acknowledge that bringing the actual goddess Lakshmi Ma that is ‘Kojagari Lakshmi’ Puja a truly unique and special experience.
This pujo brings the joy of having in the prasad, the experience of listening of the priest’s chants. And the enjoyment of hearing the traditional ‘Panchali’. Most delightful of all is when family members and neighbours like, masimas, kakimas, and thakumas come to watch and listen to the puja.
You can also start Lakshmi Puja at home. Performing Lakshmi Puja will bring peace to your mind and take wealth into your home.
“এসো মা লক্ষ্মী বসো ঘরে।
আমার এই ঘরে থাকো আলো করে।।”
