As the glow of Diwali fades and Bhai Dooj celebrations conclude, another auspicious festival—Labh Panchami—ushers in blessings of prosperity and fresh beginnings. The term ‘Labh’, meaning profit or gain, symbolizes success and abundance in all aspects of life. Celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, Labh Panchami is regarded as one of the most favorable days of the year to start new ventures, open business accounts, and worship wealth deities.
Labh Panchami 2025: Date and Muhurat
According to the Hindu calendar, Labh Panchami in 2025 will be observed on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
- Pratah Kala Labh Panchami Puja Muhurat: 06:29 AM to 10:13 AM
- Duration: 3 hours 44 minutes
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 03:48 AM on October 26, 2025
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 06:04 AM on October 27, 2025
Performing rituals during the Pratah Kala Muhurat is believed to yield the highest spiritual and material rewards.
Significance of Labh Panchami
Also known as Saubhagya Panchami, this festival falls on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Kartik. The day is synonymous with good fortune, success, and progress.
- Symbol of Gain and Prosperity: Devotees seek blessings for wealth, good health, knowledge, and harmonious relationships.
- Ideal for New Beginnings: Considered even more auspicious than Diwali for starting new business ventures, purchasing assets, or inaugurating new ledger books (Chopda Pujan).
- Worship of Wealth Deities: On this day, devotees worship Lord Kuber, the divine treasurer, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, to invite financial stability and abundance.
- Special Importance in Jainism: For the Jain community, Labh Panchami holds great spiritual value. Thousands of devotees undertake a sacred pilgrimage to Shatrunjaya Hills in Palitana, Gujarat, to offer prayers and seek divine blessings.
Mythological Legend Behind Labh Panchami
According to ancient legend, a king who lost his kingdom once sought advice from a sage. The sage instructed him to observe Labh Panchami by fasting and worshipping Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi. Following the rituals with devotion, the king soon regained his lost kingdom and wealth. Since then, Labh Panchami has been celebrated as a day of turning setbacks into success.
Labh Panchami Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide
Puja Samagri (Essentials):
- Idols or pictures of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber
- Kalash filled with water, topped with coconut and mango leaves
- Roli, Akshat (unbroken rice), sandalwood paste, flowers (marigold/lotus)
- Diya (lamp), incense sticks, camphor
- Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar)
- Sweets for Prasad
- New account books for business worship (Chopda Pujan)
Puja Steps:
- Bathe and wear clean, preferably red or yellow clothes. Clean the puja area.
- Place idols and Kalash on a clean platform facing north.
- Invoke deities and take a Sankalp (vow) for prosperity.
- Bathe idols with Panchamrit and water, then adorn them with flowers.
- Offer roli, akshat, and sandalwood paste. Light incense and diya.
- Chant these mantras with devotion: Lord Kuber Mantra:
Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhan-Dhanyadhipataye Dhan-Dhanyam Samriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha Goddess Lakshmi Mantra:
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah - Perform Aarti using camphor flame.
- Distribute sweets as Prasad among family members.
- Business owners should perform Chopda Pujan by worshipping new account books for a prosperous financial year.
Rituals to Attract Wealth on Labh Panchami 2025
To amplify prosperity on this powerful day, devotees can also follow these spiritual practices:
- Charitable Giving (Daana): Donate food, clothes, or money to those in need. Yellow items such as jaggery, gold-colored fabrics, or lentils are considered highly auspicious.
- Light a Ghee Lamp: Keep a diya lit with pure cow’s ghee in your puja room throughout the day to invoke Goddess Lakshmi’s grace.
- Sow a Prosperity Plant: Plant a Tulsi or money plant to symbolize growth and lasting wealth.
- Recite Lakshmi Sahasranama: Chant or listen to this sacred hymn to attract the complete blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Labh Panchami 2025 is not just a day of rituals—it’s a celebration of hope, faith, and financial renewal. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a devotee, or someone seeking a fresh start, observing this day with sincerity can open doors to abundance and enduring prosperity.
