Lakshmi Panchami which is also known as Shri Panchami and Shri Vrata is the day which is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. She is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi Panchami is observed on the fifth day during the waxing phase of the moon in Chaitra month – Chaitra Shukla Paksha Panchami. The day is devoted to Goddess Lakshmi. She is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami or Shri Vrata. Shri is another name of Lakshmi Devi. Lakshmi Panchami falls in the first week of Hindu New Year. It is very auspicious to worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day.
Lakshmi Panchami 2021 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Lakshmi Panchami | Saturday | 17 April 2021 |
Lakshmi Panchami's Time :
Panchami Tithi starts : 18:00 - 16 April 2021
Panchami Tithi Ends : 20:35 - 17 April 2021
People observe a fast on the entire day of Laxmi Panchami and worship Goddess Lakshmi at home as well as at workplace. Business houses and traders perform Laxmi Puja on this day. Devotees should only eat fruits, milk, and sweets. Goddess Laxmi is a symbol of wealth and success.