The festival of lights, Diwali, is being celebrated on 31 October / 1 November 2024 this year. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp all over India. On this day, Mata Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped. It is believed that Mother Lakshmi appeared from the churning of the ocean on the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Therefore, there is a law to worship Mata Lakshmi on this day.
On this occasion, Mata Lakshmi is worshiped in people's homes, offices and temples. Lakshmi is worshiped in the auspicious time on the night of Diwali. On this occasion, you can also visit the famous temples of Mahalakshmi. Many offices are closed on the occasion of Diwali. Whenever you get a holiday during the five-day Deepotsav, you can go to visit the famous Lakshmi Mata temple near your city. Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in these Lakshmi temples during Deepotsav.
Here information is being given about some famous temples of Mata Lakshmi in the country, where you can go to visit on the occasion of Diwali and get the blessings of Maa Lakshmi.
Padmavati Temple, Andhra Pradesh
The famous Shri Padmavati Devi Temple of Mata Lakshmi is located in Tiruchanur, Andhra Pradesh. Devotees visiting Tirupati Balaji Temple must visit Padmavati Temple. It is believed that the wishes of those who visit Tirupati Balaji Temple are fulfilled only when they also visit Padmavati Devi. Diwali is celebrated here with great pomp.
Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai
There is a Mahalakshmi temple in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country. It is believed that the wishes of every devotee are fulfilled here. In this temple, Mata Kali and Mata Saraswati are also seated along with Mata Lakshmi. On Diwali, the temple is decorated very beautifully and grand puja is performed. You can go here to visit Mata Lakshmi ji on Diwali.
Laxminarayan Temple, Delhi
The Laxminarayan Temple of Delhi is also known as Birla Mandir. Goddess Lakshmi is seated in the temple 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.
Shri Mahalakshmi Temple, Madhya Pradesh
The Goddess Lakshmi Temple, known for its splendor, is located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Diwali is celebrated here with great pomp. From Dhanteras to Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is decorated with gold ornaments in this temple. There is a huge crowd here on Diwali. You can visit this temple for darshan before celebrating Diwali or on the day of Deepawali.
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