During Diwali, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha together holds great significance. They represent the perfect balance of prosperity and removal of obstacles, ensuring both material and spiritual success.
- Lakshmi for Prosperity: Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and abundance. People worship her to seek blessings for financial stability and material prosperity. Diwali marks the night she is believed to visit clean, well-lit homes, bestowing wealth and happiness upon the inhabitants.
- Ganesha for Removing Obstacles: Lord Ganesha, known as the remover of obstacles, is worshipped first during Lakshmi Puja. His blessings ensure that all the efforts for achieving prosperity and success flow smoothly without any hindrances. Ganesha’s presence also symbolizes wisdom, which is needed to manage wealth responsibly.
- Balancing Wealth with Wisdom: The joint worship of Lakshmi and Ganesha reflects the balance of material prosperity with spiritual wisdom and success. While Lakshmi blesses devotees with wealth, Ganesha provides the intelligence to use it wisely and avoid greed or misfortune. This combination ensures both a prosperous and harmonious life.