* Goddess Laxmi in Diwali Laxmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. * The word Laxmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laxmi, meaning goal. * She is also called Shri the female of the Supreme Being. * She is worshipped for promotion, success and personal virtues. * Devi Laxmi was emerged during the churning of the celestial milky ocean by the Gods and Demons. * Lakshmi chose Vishnu as Her Consort * Vishnu carried Laxmi from the ocean into His heaven. * Each time Vishnu descends on earth as an avatar. * He is accompanied by an avatar of Lakshmi. * She was born as Sita when Vishnu appeared as Rama, she was Rukmini when Vishnu appeared as Krishna and she was Padma when her husband came as Vamana. * Laxmi Puja is performed for prosperity, material abundance, and spiritual prosperity. * She is worshipped to remove troubles that prevent us from starting a spiritual path or business. * Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi in houses and temples by Her devotees. * A special worship is offered to Her annually on the auspicious day of Diwali, with religious rituals and colorful ceremonies specifically devoted to Her. * Significance of Ganesha in Diwali Lord Ganesha is also called the elephant - headed God. * He symbolizes auspiciousness and wisdom. * Lord Ganesha is worshipped by the Hindus on Diwali. * Lord ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati. * He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. * He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. * In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities - Brahma / Vishnu / Shiva and Durga being the other four whose idolatry is glorified as the Panchayatana puja
