Lakshmi Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and it is
believed that she appeared on this day. Lakshmi Jayanti 2018 date is March 1.
This particular Jayanti observance is limited to few communities in South India . It is observed on the Phalgun Purnima day - full moon day in Falgun Month.
The popular belief is that Goddess Lakshmi appeared during
the Samundra Manthan – churning of ocean.
Goddess Lakshmi is associated with prosperity, wealth and
cleanliness. The cleanliness aspect is quite often ignored. When the mind is
clean of jealousy, ego, hatred and anger, Goddess Lakshmi makes such minds her
abode. Prosperity and peace automatically arrives when the mind is clean.