Labh Panchami, also known as Saubhagya Labh Pancham, is celebrated mainly in Gujarat. This is the last day of Diwali festivities, which is celebrated on Panchami. Saubhagya means good luck and profit means good profit. Therefore this day is considered a day of fortune and good profits. In Gujarat, Diwali festivities end on Labh Panchami, and the day is considered extremely auspicious. It is believed that performing puja on the day of Labh Panchami brings profit, good fortune, and progress in life, business, and family. In Gujarat, all the traders celebrate the festival after Diwali and start their work again on this day. Labh Pancham is the first working day of the Gujarat New Year.
Labh Pacham Importance
According to Hindu religious beliefs, any new business can be started on this day. After Diwali, on this day businessmen reopen their shops and establishments. It is believed that worship done on the day of Labh Panchami brings benefits and good fortune to the people in life, business, and family. On this day, businessmen inaugurate new account books and pray to Goddess Lakshmi for business growth.
Labh Pancham 2024 Date and Muhurat
Labh Pancham Date: 6 November 2024
Labh Pancham Auspicious time: 06:12 AM to 10:08 AM
Labh Pancham Puja Method
- Those who are not able to perform Sharda Puja on the day of Diwali, perform the puja by opening their shops and business establishments.
- On this day people worship Lakshmi and Ganesha and wish for happiness, prosperity, and wealth.
- On the day of Labh Panchami, relatives and friends visit each other’s homes and distribute sweets and it is said that doing so brings more sweetness in relationships.
- In some areas of India, on the day of Labh Panchami, people worship Vidya and pray for intelligence and knowledge.
- On the day of Labh Panchami, people distribute clothes, sweets, money, and other necessary items among the needy people.