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Labh Panchami has special religious significance in Hindu religion. It is also known as Saubhagya Panchami and Labh Panchami. This festival that comes after Diwali is very special for businessmen and people associated with business. It is believed that worshiping Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Dev on this day brings happiness and prosperity in life and opens new avenues of progress in business. In the year 2026, the festival of Labh Panchami will be celebrated on Saturday, 14 November. Panchami Tithi will start from 8:42 pm on 13th November and will continue till 11:23 pm on 14th November.
Doing any special work along with worship on the day of Labh Panchami is considered very fruitful. This day is especially important for businessmen. It is believed that starting new accounts, worshiping a shop or establishment and writing auspicious deeds on this day brings success in business. At the same time, worshiping Kuber Dev along with Goddess Lakshmi increases wealth and prosperity. Let us know what work should be done on the day of Labh Panchami and what is the auspicious time for worship on this day.
Auspicious time of Labh Panchami 2026
- Morning Puja Muhurat: 6:52 am to 10:33 am
- Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:12 am to 11:56 am
- Vijay Muhurta: 1:23 pm to 2:07 pm
- Panchami Tithi starts: 13 November 2026 from 8:42 pm
- Panchami Tithi Complete: 14 November 2026 at 11:23 pm
What should be done on the day of Labh Panchami?
1. Cleaning of house and shop
Benefits: On the day of Labh Panchami, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Then clean your house, temple and business establishment (like shop or office) thoroughly. According to religious belief, Goddess Lakshmi resides in a clean place. Therefore, take special care of surrounding cleanliness before worship.
2. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Ganesha and Kuber Dev
Worshiping Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Dev on this day is considered extremely auspicious. For this, spread red cloth at the place of worship and install the idols or pictures of the three Gods and Goddesses. Offer them sandalwood, vermilion, akshat, flowers, incense sticks, lamps and sweets. After this, worship them ritually and pray for progress in business and happiness and prosperity at home.
3. Chanting mantras of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha
Chanting the mantras of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the day of Labh Panchami is considered fruitful. During the puja on this day, chant the mantras ‘Om Shree Hreem Shree Mahalakshmyai Namah’ and ‘Om Gana Ganapataye Namah’ 108 times. It is believed that this brings positivity in the house and removes financial problems.
4. Starting new books
Labh Panchami is considered very special for businessmen. After the Diwali holidays, many traders reopen their shops and establishments on this day. Along with this they start new work and business. It is believed that starting a new work in an auspicious time brings profit and progress in business.
5. Write auspicious messages on books and the main door.
On this day, it is considered auspicious to write ‘Shubhkamna’ and ‘Shri’ on new books with turmeric or kanku. Apart from this, making Swastika symbol on the main entrance of house and shop is also considered auspicious. According to religious beliefs, doing this brings happiness and prosperity in home and business.
6. Start a new business or job
If you have been planning to start a new business for a long time, then Labh Panchami is considered auspicious for it. On this day you can start any new business, business deal or any new work. It is believed that work started on this day increases the chances of success and financial gain.
7. Offer turmeric lump and Gomti Chakra to Goddess Lakshmi.
It is considered auspicious to offer 5 pieces of turmeric and Gomti Chakra to Goddess Lakshmi during the worship of Labh Panchami. After the puja, you can tie it in a red cloth and keep it in your treasury or wealth store. There is a religious belief that this removes the lack of money and maintains happiness and prosperity in the house.
8. Light a lamp near the main entrance of the house and near the Tulsi tree.
On this day, light a ghee lamp near the temple, main door, kitchen and Tulsi plant in the house. It is believed that lighting a lamp brings positive energy to the house and maintains happiness and prosperity.
9. Feed girls and donate.
On the day of Labh Panchami, feeding small girls and donating to the needy is considered auspicious. On this day, feed food to girls aged 8 to 11 years and donate grains, clothes or other essential items as per your capacity. There is a religious belief that by doing this one gets the blessings of Gods and Goddesses.