Bangla Calendar 2024 Laxmi Puja
Bangla Calendar 2024 Laxmi Puja
As a Bengali living in India, Laxmi Puja has always been one of the most important festivals for me and my family. This year, as per the Bangla Calendar, Laxmi Puja is falling on the 23rd of October, 2024. In this article, I will be sharing my personal experience of celebrating Laxmi Puja and providing a guide to the celebration as per the Bangla Calendar for the year 2024.
What is Laxmi Puja?
Laxmi Puja, also known as Lakshmi Puja, is a Hindu festival celebrated every year during the month of October or November. It is believed to be the day when Goddess Laxmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity and fortune, descends to the earth to bless her devotees. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion all over India, especially in the eastern states of West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha.
List of Events and Festivals in Bangla Calendar 2024
The Bangla Calendar is a traditional calendar used in Bengal. In the year 2024, besides Laxmi Puja, there are several other events and festivals that will be celebrated as per the Bangla Calendar. Some of them are:
- Poila Baisakh – 15th April, 2024
- Ratha Yatra – 4th July, 2024
- Janmashtami – 23rd August, 2024
- Durga Puja – 3rd to 7th October, 2024
- Kali Puja – 12th November, 2024
Celebration of Laxmi Puja
The celebration of Laxmi Puja starts a few days before the actual day. People clean and decorate their houses with flowers, lights, and rangolis. On the day of the puja, people wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear new clothes. The puja is performed in the evening after sunset.
Before starting the puja, people worship Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of new beginnings, and seek his blessings. The puja thali, which contains various items like flowers, incense sticks, sweets, and fruits, is then offered to Goddess Laxmi. The puja is performed with great devotion and fervor, and people chant mantras and sing devotional songs.
After the puja, people indulge in feasting and sharing sweets with their family and friends. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visits the houses of her devotees on this day and blesses them with wealth and prosperity.
FAQs
Q. Is Laxmi Puja only celebrated in India?
A. No, Laxmi Puja is also celebrated in countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Mauritius.
Q. Can non-Hindus participate in Laxmi Puja?
A. Yes, Laxmi Puja is a festival that is celebrated by people of all religions and communities in India.
Q. What is the significance of Laxmi Puja?
A. Laxmi Puja is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and good fortune to the households of her devotees. It is also a way of expressing gratitude towards Goddess Laxmi for her blessings.
Q. What are some traditional sweets made during Laxmi Puja?
A. Some of the traditional sweets made during Laxmi Puja are rasgulla, sandesh, gulab jamun, and laddoo.
In conclusion, Laxmi Puja is a festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion all over India. It is a way of seeking the blessings of Goddess Laxmi and expressing gratitude for her blessings. As per the Bangla Calendar, Laxmi Puja will be celebrated on the 23rd of October, 2024, and I hope this article has provided you with a guide to the celebration.