India, Oct. 17 -- justify;">It is said about worship that as is the meditation, so is the knowledge. Therefore, it becomes very important to follow the proper method and procedure of any worship. Following the right method during the five-day Lakshmi festival becomes even more important, as it is one of the most significant rituals of the year. If the five-day worship is done with proper focus and method, it is believed that the worship attains complete sanctity and devotion.

Before explaining the method, I would like to tell you about Goddess Lakshmi herself. After knowing this, it will be easier to understand the blessings of the Goddess of wealth in a symbolic way. According to our Puranas, Goddess Lakshmi was born during the churning...