A celebration of wealth and prosperity Diwali is one of the most important festivals in Hindu culture, and Diwali Lakshmi Puja is the most important ritual performed on this day. Diwali Lakshmi Puja, also known as Diwali Dhanteras Puja, is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits every household during Diwali, and performing Diwali Lakshmi Puja can help win her blessings and invite wealth, prosperity, health, and abundance into the household. Significance of Diwali Lakshmi Puja Diwali Lakshmi Puja is performed on the third day of Diwali, which is known as Dhanteras. Dhanteras is considered to be the most auspicious day for buying new things, especially gold and silver. It is believed that buying new things on Dhanteras brings good luck and prosperity. Diwali Lakshmi Puja is typically performed in the evening after the house has been cleaned and decorated. The puja altar is set up with a Kalash (pot fi...