Margashira Gurubara (Thursday) is a festival celebrated by Odia Hindus in the state of Odisha. It is also celebrated by Odias living in all over the world.It falls around the month November-December. In this festival Goddess Mahalaxmi is the presiding deity. It is believed by the people that the goddess laxmi herself comes to every household and removes pain and sorrow. It is held on every Thursday in the month of Margasira.
Margashira Gurubara is considered auspicious for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Devotees perform special pujas dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi to seek her blessings for prosperity and well-being. Many peopls observe fasts on Margashira Gurubara month. Devotees visit laxmi temples to seek the belssing during this month.
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