Celebrating Labh Pancham: Traditions and Customs

Labh Pancham, also known as Labh Panchami, is observed on the Panchami tithi of the Hindu calendar, which falls in the Shukla Paksha of the Kartik month. Labh denotes 'benefit' or 'good luck', whereas Pancham means 'fifth'. Labh Pancham is also referred to as 'Laakheni Panchmi, Gyan Panchmi, and Saubhaagya Panchmi'. Labh Pancham typically occurs one week after Kali Chaudas and five days after Diwali. Before we can grasp the significance of the Labh Panchmi holiday, we need to know when it happens in 2024 and what the auspicious Muhurats are.

Table of contents

1. Labh Pancham Date and Muhurat for 2024
2. Choghadiya Timings for Labh Pancham
3. Step-by-Step Labh Pancham Puja Procedure
4. Cultural Importance of Labh Pancham Celebrations

Labh Pancham Date and Muhurat for 2024

Labh Pancham Date for 2024: Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Labh Pancham Muhurat 2024: 06:12 AM – 10:08 AM
Panchami Tithi begins at 12:16 AM on November 6, 2024.
Panchami Tithi ends at 12:41 AM on November 7, 2024.

Choghadiya timing for Labh Pancham

Here's some auspicious Labh Pancham Choghadiya for you.
Choghadiya For the Day Sunrise at 06:19 AM. Labha: 06:19 AM – 07:44 AM
Amrita: 07:44–09:08 AM
Shubha: 10:33 AM - 11:57 AM
Choghadiya At Night Sunset: 5:35 PM
Labha: 03:09 AM until 04:44 AM
Shubha: 07:11 PM – 08:46 PM Amrita: 08:46 PM – 10:22 PM
Remember that these are New Delhi, India hours, and the Choghadiya may vary depending on your location's dawn and sunset.
Labh Pancham Puja Vidhi. How does one execute a Labh Panchami Puja Vidhi? 

Step-by-Step Labh Pancham Puja Procedure

1 .To perform a Pratah Kal Labh Pancham Puja, you first need to wake up and bathe.
2. Jalabhishek should be presented to the Sun. Then, at the auspicious Choghadiya muhurat, take the idols of Lord Ganesha and Shiva. Choose a betel nut (supari) and wind the sacred thread around it. Put that on a bed of rice grains. If possible, place Lord Ganesha's idol on it. Sandalwood (Chandan), Vermilion (sindoor), flowers, and Durva should be presented to Lord Ganesha.
3. Lord Shiva should be dressed in Bhasma, Bilva Patra, Dhatura Flowers (Moonflower), and white garments. Modakas should be offered to Lord Ganesha, whereas milk sacrifices should be made to Lord Shiva.
4. The Labh Pancham Mantra for Lord Shiva and Ganesha must be sung. Labh Pancham Mantra for Lord Ganesha:
लम्बोदरं महाकायं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्भुजम्। आवाहयाम्यहं देवं गणेशं सिद्धिदायकम्।।
5. Labh Pancham Mantra for Lord Shiva:
त्रिनेत्राय नमस्तुभ्यं उमादेहार्धधारिंारिणे। त्रिशूलधारिणे तुभ्यं भूतानां पतये नम:।।
6. After reciting the Mantra, burn the incense and lights for Aarti. You can perform Aarti for both deities. Draw a Swastika on each side of your entryway. Once the Labh Panchami Puja is over, offer the prasad to everyone. 

Cultural Importance of Labh Pancham celebrations

It is the final day of Diwali, and stores and businesses that were closed due to Diwali celebrations are reopened. It is also regarded as an auspicious day to start new initiatives and businesses. On the auspicious day of Labh Pancham, devotees pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and open their accounts. You, too, can worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi with the Lakshmi Ganesha Yantra to bring wisdom and prosperity into your life. Jains commemorate Labh Pancham by adoring their books and praying for knowledge with various offerings, sweets, and fruits. Many people perform Saraswati Puja even though they did not do so on the day of Diwali.
It is customary to pay visits to friends and family between Diwali and Labh Pancham. It is also an opportunity to renew excellent relations among them all. Sweets and other gifts are exchanged on Labh Pancham to represent the sweetening of connections with one another. Subh Labh Panchami to everyone! Labh Pancham is an auspicious day for reopening companies, reuniting with friends and family, or worshipping books. Subh Labh Panchami, here's wishing everyone a wonderful year ahead filled with all things 'Labh'!