Difference in Rituals of Kojagari Laxmi Puja and Diwali Laxmi Puja

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India being a secular country, you will always find a mix of traditions and customs. While Durga Puja is one of the most popular festivals of the people from Bengal, Diwali is a magnanimous celebration all across the country. After the 5 days long Durga Puja festival, it is now the time to worship Maa Lakshmi. It is a common tradition among Bengalis to arrange for kojagori Lokkhi puja samagri, which will take place on the first full moon night after Goddess Durga leaves.

This custom of Lokhi puja is seen only in West Bengal during this time of the year. The rest of the communities, they Worship Goddess Laxmi and Ganpati on Diwali night. Other than the difference in timing, there are certain distinctions between the Bengali Laxmi Puja Samagri List and that of the others.

Bengal’s Lakhi Puja Rituals:-

On this day devotees who are going to perform the puja wake up early in the morning, take bath, freshen up to sit for puja arrangements. The Laxmi puja samagri must include flowers, lamps, incense, fruits of seven to nine types, a small brass pot filled with paddy, mango leaves, and betel leaves. Devotees draw Alpana or patterns made with a paste of rice flour on the floor in their houses.

While the rest of the country keeps away from eating non-veg during Navratri, Bengalis have the upper-hand in indulging in the food of their choice during Durga Puja which coincides with Navratri. Similarly, Laxmi Ma too doesn't curse their children for eating non-veg during this day.

Laxmi Puja On Diwali Nights:-

The Festival of Lights signifies the return of Lord Ram to his Kingdom after a period of 14 years from exile. At first devotees worship, Lord Ganesh followed by Goddess Laxmi. The list of pooja samagris consists of mustard oil, diyas, flowers, fruits, vermillion, salt, milk, and ghee. The women in the house sing bhajans, and recite stories of the Goddess.

People all across the country decorate both their homes and offices with fairy lights and flowers, burn crackers, have special Diwali sweets, and exchange divine gifts.

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