Lakshmi Puja celebrations in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh

Preparations and ritual schedules are being established for various Lakshmi Puja observances in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. In West Bengal, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is set for October 25, 2026, with specific timing for the Purnima Tithi and midnight rituals. Traditional customs include decorating homes with alpana and drawing the footprints of the Goddess to invite prosperity.

In Odisha, the 11-day Gajalaxmi Puja in Mangalpur is scheduled to begin on October 25, with an immersion procession planned for November 4. Organizers for this 200-year-old tradition are focusing on environmental protection by pledging to discourage noise pollution and the use of polythene. Additionally, unmarried women in Odisha observe Kumar Purnima, performing rituals to seek blessings for virtuous life partners. Other regional Sharad Purnima traditions include placing kheer under moonlight to absorb its perceived spiritual potency.

In Nepal, the 15-day Dashain festival concludes with the observance of Kojagrat Purnima. Devotees participate in evening prayers to Mahalakshmi and hold an all-night vigil, based on the belief that the goddess visits homes where people remain awake to receive blessings. Following these rituals, the tradition of receiving tika, jamara, and blessings from elders ends. The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee noted that Kartik rituals, including daily ritual baths and the worship of the holy basil plant, are scheduled to begin on November 2.

In Bangladesh, Bengali Hindus celebrate Lakshmi Puja on this auspicious full-moon night, seeking abundance and good fortune through traditional household rituals.