9 Lakshmi Puja Rituals to Bring Wealth and Prosperity on Diwali

Neha Mewari | October 23, 2024

The Oldest Religion

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Set Up a Puja Area

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Prepare Offerings

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Start the Puja

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Offer Naivedya

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Distribute Prasad

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Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

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Chopda Pujan

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