Gajalaxmi Puja
25 October 2026 · Gajalaxmi Puja honours Mother Lakshmi as she appears flanked by two royal elephants who ceremonially bathe her — an ancient and beloved iconographic form enshrined in Vedic literature. She is the bestower of wealth, royal fortune, and all forms of prosperity, worshipped with lotus flowers, lamps, and sweets. Goddess Mahalakshmi holds supreme importance in Puri temple theology as the presiding consort of Lord Jagannatha, residing in her own Lakshmi Mandir adjacent to the main sanctum.
About This Event
Festival overview
Gajalaxmi Puja is observed on the Kojagari Purnima (full moon after Dussehra) in the Odia tradition. Goddess Lakshmi in her Gajalakshmi form — seated on a lotus, flanked by two elephants pouring water over her — is worshipped for wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
Devotees stay awake through the night (the goddess is said to visit homes that night) and worship her with flowers, fruits, incense, and special offerings. In Odisha, Lakshmi Puja (Kumar Purnima season) is one of the most important annual observances for women and families.
Date
25 October 2026
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Event timings
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
Schedule
Event timeline
Schedule details will be announced closer to the event.