Labh Pancham, also known as Labh Panchami or Gyan Panchami, is an auspicious festival. Gujaratis all across the globe celebrate the festival with a lot of joy and devotion. The day is associated with good luck, fortune and prosperity. It marks the first working day for Gujaratis and on this day, shop owners and business people restart their businesses after a brief Diwali break. In Gujarat, Labh Pancham is the first working day of the Gujarati New Year. Labh Pancham 2024 falls on Wednesday, November 6. In many regions of Gujarat, the festival is also known as Saubhagya-Labh Panchami, which translate to luck and benefit. People celebrate the day by performing various rituals and pujas. Labh Panchami Messages, Wishes, Images & Greetings: Celebrate the First Working Day of the Gujarati New Year by Sending Labh Pancham Photos and WhatsApp Messages.

Labh Pancham 2024 Date

Labh Pancham 2024 falls on Wednesday, November 6.

Labh Pancham 2024 Shubh Muhurat

The Pratah Kala Labh Panchami puja muhurat is from 06:41 AM to 10:28 AM on November 6. The Panchami tithi begins at 00:16 AM on November 6 and ends at 00:41 AM on November 7.

Labh Pancham Rituals

• On Labh Panchami devotees should wake up early in the morning take a bath and wear clean clothes.

• The puja room should be thoroughly cleaned and idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and other deities to be worshipped must be placed on the altar.

• Begin the prayers by worshipping Lord Ganesha, the deity who is believed to remove obstacles.

• Then, worship Goddess Lakshmi, offer her prayers, sing holy hymns, chant mantras and offer sweets, incense and flowers.

• Light a lamp or diya with ghee in front of Goddess Lakshmi’s idol or photo.

• Offer sweets, fruits, grains and other traditional offerings as symbols of prosperity and abundance.

• Perform the aarti and distribute the prasad to family and friends in attendance.

Labh Pancham Significance

Labh Pancham is a great day to start new ventures. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day bring wealth, prosperity and success into one’s life. It is a day to invoke a prosperous and financially stable year ahead. By honouring this day, devotees believe that they attract positivity and blessings that set the tone for the coming year. As it is celebrated after the Diwali festivities, Labh Pancham creates a sense of renewal and connection to the deeply-rooted traditions that are focused on happiness, joy and prosperity. Labh Pancham Wishes for First Working Day of Gujarati New Year: WhatsApp Messages, SMS, Images and HD Wallpapers To Send on Labh Panchami.

On this day, many devotees visit temples along with their families, worship deities, perform special pujas and rituals, offer their prayers and seek blessings from the divine. On that note, here’s wishing everyone a happy Labh Pancham 2024!

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