Worship of gods and goddesses holds particular importance in Indian society; among them, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi have particular relevance. Celebrating both of them together not only gives riches, beauty, and richness but also demolish challenges. Joint worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi is regarded as especially lucky and beneficial in religious books and Puranas. Along with wealth and success, the simultaneous devotion of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali results in knowledge and judgment. This worship guarantees the devotee receives both kinds of blessings.
Lord Ganesha: Remover of challenges and wise giver
Considered as “giver of wisdom” and “remerver of obstacles,” Lord Ganesha Any lucky task starts with Lord Ganesha worshipped first so that the work is successful and free from any challenges. Through honoring Ganesha, all of a person’s challenges vanish, and he gains intelligence, wisdom, and willpower. All the troubles of life are resolved, and the road of achievement is laid by pleasing Ganesha.
Lady of riches and success, Mata Lakshmi
Considered the goddess of money, beauty, and success is Mata Lakshmi. She is the ruling deity of all kinds of riches, pleasure, success, and luxury. On the celebration of Diwali, Mata Lakshmi is highly revered so that riches and affluence find home in the house. Worshipping Mata Lakshmi offers happiness, peace, and joy in life as well as answers financial difficulties.
Value of communal Ganesh-Lakshmi worship
Particularly important is the combined devotion of Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi—that is, the Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi together. Along with destroying the challenges in a person’s life, this worship bestows great riches and fortune upon him. Mother Lakshmi was created from water; since water is continually moving, Lakshmi also does not remain fixed at one location. Maintaining Lakshmi calls for wisdom and caution, as without these things it is difficult to manage. Thus, Ganesha is worshipped alongside Lakshmi in Diwali puja so that knowledge could also be acquired alongside Lakshmi. It is said that the person who worships Ganesha and Lakshmi together with a real heart has never lacked riches in his house and always stays joyful and rich.
History
The legends found in the 18 Mahapuranas hold Lord Ganesha as the adopted son of Mother Lakshmi and the source of Mangal. Once Mother Lakshmi started to take pride in her brilliance. Lord Vishnu informed her she is still incomplete even if the entire planet loves her and she is desperately sought for. Lord Vishnu said that a woman is not complete until she becomes a mother when Mother Lakshmi questioned the cause for this incompleteness. Mother Lakshmi was empty since she lacked children. Goddess Lakshmi grew rather depressed hearing this. Goddess Parvati made her son Ganesh sit on her lap when she saw her depressed from childlessness. Lord Ganesha has been known as the adopted son of Goddess Lakshmi ever since. Goddess Lakshmi bestowed upon Ganeshji this boon: whomever does not honor Ganesha beside her, Lakshmi will never visit him. Lord Ganesha is therefore revered in the Diwali Puja alongside Goddess Lakshmi as an adopted son.
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