With Lakshmi Puja just around the corner, homes across Bengal are entering their most sacred phase of preparation. After the grandeur of Durga Puja, the focus shifts from celebration to serenity. The Goddess of wealth and purity is welcomed not through noise, but through cleanliness, devotion, and art.
Families begin by tidying their homes — every floor swept, every corner dusted — because it is believed that Lakshmi visits only clean and humble homes. The alpana becomes a symbol of devotion, its white patterns guiding the Goddess’s feet to the household. Pots of rice, grains, and fresh flowers await her blessings.
Even in modern apartments, the essence remains the same: a quiet night of prayer, a lamp glowing in the balcony, and hearts filled with gratitude. Lakshmi Puja reminds everyone that prosperity is not measured by wealth, but by peace, kindness, and light.