Padma Lakshmi shares behind-the-scenes details with PEOPLE of her debut in the "Refresh and Reveal" 2025 Pirelli Calendar ...

While many fans might know Padma Lakshmi as the longtime host of Top Chef, it’s no secret that she got her start in the ...

Rangoli, the colourful decorations made at entrances, represents prosperity and welcomes visitors, especially Goddess Lakshmi, into the home during Diwali. During the Diwali celebration ...

Ashta Laxmi encompasses eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing blessings such as wealth, food, courage, strength, and good fortune. These forms of Lakshmi—Adi, Dhana, Dhanya ...

Offering sweet dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery, to Lord Ganesha on Diwali is a revered tradition that symbolises the removal of obstacles and bringing prosperity. This offering ...

Lakshmi Puja is a significant religious and cultural event performed on the holy festival of Diwali. The Goddess symbolises wealth, abundance, good fortune, and prosperity. It is believed that ...

Diwali is right around the corner and most people purchase their idols of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Dhanteras itself. While some buy idols made of brass, steel, or clay, others go for murtis ...

Sri is the synonym of Lakshmi who is giver of abundance. GOD who is ‘hosting’ the Sri is that form of GOD worshipped as Srinivasa, synonymous of Venkateswara who is the presiding lord at ...

Place Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi: Place the idols or images of the Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi to start the puja. Chant allotted mantras and perform the aarti to properly culminate the pu ...

The main Diwali festivities focus on Lakshmi Puja, a sacred ritual where devotees seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, happiness, and peace in the coming year. According to the ...

The Emmy-nominated television host, author and editor rarely takes off this piece of jewelry, a reminder of a significant relationship in her life. Credit...Photographs by Morgan Rachel Levy ...

This year, the Festival of Lights coincides with the auspicious Amavasya (new moon) of Krishna Paksha, making it an ideal time for Lakshmi Puja. With the Amavasya tithi spanning from October 31 (3 ...