Lakshmi Panchami 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month has special significance. The importance of this date is greater for two reasons. First, on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, Mother Skandamata is worshiped in the nine forms of Mother Durga. Secondly, Lakshmi Panchami is celebrated on this day. This festival has been dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped with rituals.

Lakshmi Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Shri Vrat. There is a religious belief that by worshiping and fasting on this day, one gets the special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, due to which there is no shortage of money and grains in the house. Lakshmi Panchami will be celebrated tomorrow i.e. on 23rd March. In such a situation, let us know the worship method and importance of Lakshmi Panchami.

Date of Lakshmi Panchami (Lakshmi Panchami 2026 Tithi)

According to the Panchang, the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting tonight at 09:16 PM. This date will end tomorrow on March 23 at 6:38 pm. In such a situation, on the basis of Udayatithi, fasting and worship will be done tomorrow on Panchami Tithi.

Lakshmi Panchami puja method (Lakshmi Panchami Puja Method)

• On the day of Lakshmi Panchami, wake up early in the morning, take bath etc. and wear clean clothes.
• After this, clean the temple of the house.
• Then place the idol or picture of Goddess Lakshmi on a pedestal.
• Bathe the idol with Ganga water and offer a red cloth to the Mother Goddess.
• Dress the mother with jewellery. Apply kumkum tilak.
• Offer fruits, sweets and kheer etc. to the mother.
• Light incense and lamp in front of Mother Goddess.
• Chant mantras.
• In the end, recite the Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi.
• After the completion of the puja, eat the food offered to the Mother Goddess as Prasad.

Importance of Lakshmi Panchami

The day of Lakshmi Panchami is very important in Hindu religion. Keeping fast on Lakshmi Panchami and worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings progress in the economic field. The problems related to money present in the horoscope are also removed. Due to the effect of fasting, there are no financial problems in life.