Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the 15th day of the Kartik month in the Hindu calendar. The festival honors Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, alongside Lord Ganesha, Lord Kubera, and Goddess Saraswati. It is a significant ritual during the Deepawali festival, where devotees perform the Puja in their homes to invite the goddess in, often lighting earthen lamps and leaving doors and windows open. Cleaning and decorating homes are customary practices aimed at welcoming Lakshmi, and families prepare delicacies to offer during the worship. The observance signifies a fresh start, with many devotees engaging in new purchases or investments, believing that the Puja helps erase past sins and brings prosperity. Fireworks are also lit to ward off evil spirits, enhancing the festive atmosphere.