On Monday, i.e. October 6, 2025, West Bengal will observe Laxmi Puja 2025, which is also known as Kojagari Lakshmi Puja or Lokkhi Pujo. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits houses on this full moon night to bless everyone with wealth, happiness, and tranquilly.
The Purnima Tithi begins on October 6 at 12:23 PM and finishes on October 7 at 9:16 AM. The Nishita Puja muhurat occurs from 11:45 PM to 12:34 AM on October 7.
Laxmi Puja 2025: Date and Tithi
- Date: October 6, 2025 (Monday)
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 12:23 PM on October 6, 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 9:16 AM on October 7, 2025
- Moonrise Time: 5:26 PM
- Nishita Puja Muhurat: 11:45 PM to 12:34 AM (October 7, 2025)
The Nishita Puja time is the best time to pray to Goddess Lakshmi.
Many people stay up all night under the bright full moon, praying and singing songs for the goddess. The Sanskrit word "Kojagari" means "Who is awake?"
Significance of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2025
This day is for Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, benevolence, and purity. People in Bengal lovingly name it Lokkhi Pujo, and it happens just after Durga Puja.
To welcome the goddess, they clean their homes, make alpana (rangoli) with rice paste, and light earthen diyas (lamps).
People think that Goddess Lakshmi comes to houses on this night and blesses those who are awake and bless them with happiness and wealth.
Rituals to Perform Laxmi Puja 2025 in Bengal
- Homes are cleaned and decorated with alpana designs.
- A clay idol or framed photo of Goddess Lakshmi is placed on a red or yellow cloth.
- A kalash (pot) filled with water, rice, and mango leaves is kept nearby.
- Earthen lamps filled with ghee or mustard oil are lit all around the house.
- Offerings like puffed rice (muri), coconut, bananas, sweets, and fruits are made.
- Families perform Lakshmi Aarti, chant Lakshmi Chalisa or sing bhajans.
- Many people stay awake till late night, praying and singing together.
Essential Puja Samagri for Kojagari Laxmi Puja 2025
- Clay idol of Goddess Lakshmi
- Kalash filled with water
- Flowers
- Mango leaves
- Uncooked rice and grains
- Earthen diyas with ghee or mustard oil
- Dhoop
- Camphor
- Sandalwood
- Betel leaves and nuts
- Sindoor (vermilion)
- Haldi (turmeric)
- Sweets and fruits
- Coins or currency notes
- Alpana (rangoli) designs
- Fresh red or yellow cloth for altar
- Sapta Tari (banana boat) offering
(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on religious beliefs and local traditions. There is no scientific evidence supporting these claims. India TV does not certify the accuracy of any of the information mentioned.)
