![]() On Diwali night, Hindus dress up in new clothes or their best outfits, light up diyas (lamps and candles) inside and outside their house, and participate in family puja (prayers) celebrating this Goddess of Fortune as they invite Her into their homes, attempting to secure her favors for the year to come. Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes and offices. Many Hindus also worship Lakshmi on Diwali, the festival of lights. It is another festival celebrated in autumn, typically in October or November of every year.Along with the traditional celebration of the moon called the ‘Kaumudi celebration’ (Kaumudi meaning moonlight), on Kojagaari Purnima night, Goddess Lakshmi is thanked and worshiped for the harvests. The Sharad Purnima, also called Kojaagari Purnima or Kumar Purnima, is a harvest festival marking the end of monsoon season. ![]()
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