Labh Panchami 2024 Date and Puja Muhurat Time for major areas of Gujarat
Posted on November 3, 2024
Labh Panchami, also known as Labh Pancham, is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Gujarat and some parts of Maharashtra. It falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Kartik month, right after Diwali, marking the official end of Diwali celebrations. The word “Labh” translates to “benefit” or “gain,” and this day is traditionally observed to pray for prosperity and well-being in business and personal life.
Labh Panchami 2024 Date: November 6, Wednesday.
Puja Muhurat Time for major areas of Gujarat:
Ahmedabad- 06:48 AM to 10:31 AM
Surat- 06:44 AM to 10:30 AM
Vadodara- 06:44 AM to 10:28 AM
Rajkot- 06:54 AM to 10:38 AM
Bhavnagar- 06:48 AM to 10:32 AM
Jamnagar- 06:57 AM to 10:41 AM
Gandhinagar- 06:47 AM to 10:31 AM
Significance
Labh Panchami is especially important for business communities, as it’s considered an auspicious time to reopen businesses, offices, and shops that may have closed for Diwali festivities. Many business owners perform special rituals on this day, seeking blessings for success, prosperity, and growth in the coming year. The festival is often regarded as a time to reflect on one’s gains (Labh) and offer prayers for continued fortune.
In Gujarat, Labh Panchami is also called “Saubhaagya Panchami,” meaning “the fifth day for good luck.” People believe that starting new ventures on this day brings good fortune and blessings from Lord Ganesha, who is the deity of prosperity and remover of obstacles, and Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth.
Rituals and Celebrations
On Labh Panchami, people perform Lakshmi Puja to invite blessings for wealth and success. Shopkeepers and business owners often organize a small prayer ceremony, clean and decorate their workspaces, and may even distribute sweets or donations as a gesture of gratitude. It’s also common for devotees to visit temples, especially those dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, to seek their blessings.
For some, Labh Panchami serves as a day for family gatherings, where people exchange sweets and blessings to wish each other prosperity in the coming year. In many communities, it is also a time for charity, as donating on this day is believed to bring peace and prosperity.
Cultural Importance
Labh Panchami underscores the importance of starting anew with positive intentions and humility after the festive Diwali season. It encourages individuals to pray for gains not only in wealth but in knowledge, peace, and health. This day resonates with values of gratitude and hope, reinforcing cultural ties and community bonds.
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