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On one hand, the time for worshipping Ganesh is going on, while on the other hand, it is also time for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. Along with Mahalakshmi's fast, the time for worshipping the goddess continues for a long time. During this time, devotees please the Goddess by doing all kinds of auspicious deeds. These days, it is auspicious to do some measures for Goddess Lakshmi. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi bestows happiness, peace and wealth. During Shraddha Paksha, the festival of Mahalaxmi Vrat becomes special in itself.
During this fast, there is a tradition of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi sitting on an elephant. By observing this fast good fortune remains in life. One gets a shield of protection from enemies. Mother Lakshmi is pleased by taking some special measures these days. According to religious texts, Goddess Lakshmi sitting on an elephant provides very auspicious results. This form of Goddess is called Gajalakshmi. Gaja is considered a symbol of auspiciousness in religion.
There is a tradition of worshipping this form of Goddess Lakshmi on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. This is called Mahalaxmi Vrat. This time this date is on 06 October. According to the scriptures, if some special measures are taken on this day, there is a possibility of financial gain by the grace of Goddess Lakshmi.
Mahalaxmi fast remedies and puja benefits
Mahalakshmi fast is the time for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi as well as worshipping ancestors. This time represents purity and purity. During these days, after taking a bath in the morning, one should salute the ancestors and then start worshipping Goddess Lakshmi along with worshipping the Sun.
Reciting Shri Sukta in praise of Goddess Lakshmi was considered very auspicious. It is believed that Devraj Indra also recited Shri Sukta to please Goddess Lakshmi. This description is also found in the Vedas. While worshipping Lakshmi, red-colored flowers should also be offered to the Goddess. It is considered very auspicious to provide food etc. to a Brahmin at this time. By doing this one gets favourable results.
Offer saffron to the goddess regularly
On the day of the Mahalakshmi fast, it is very auspicious to mix saffron in cow's milk and offer it to Goddess Lakshmi. Whereas by offering saffron food and applying saffron tilak, the devotee attains the prosperity of knowledge.
