• Wednesday 25th Oct 2017

Labh Panchami

The festival of Labh Panchami marks the final day of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the ‘Panchami’ (5th day) during the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the waxing phase of moon) in month of ‘Kartik’ of the traditional Gujarati calendar. This day is also popularly known as 'Labh Pancham' ‘Saubhagya Panchami’ or ‘Gyaan Panchami’ or ‘Laakheni Panchami’ and is celebrated with full enthusiasm and fervour in the state of Gujarat. On this day prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi for well being and prosperity.