Lakshmi Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. It is primarily celebrated during the festival of Diwali, which usually falls in October or November. Devotees clean and decorate their homes, light oil lamps, and offer prayers to invite prosperity and good fortune into their lives. During Lakshmi Puja, people prepare special sweets and dishes to honor the goddess. Rituals often include chanting mantras, performing aarti, and placing idols or images of Lakshmi in homes and temples. The festival emphasizes gratitude for blessings received and the hope for continued prosperity in the coming year.