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Goddess Lalita Gauri

Goddess Lalita Gauri is a manifestation of Goddess Shakti. Information about her is found in the Kashi Khanda of Skanda Purana. She is the Goddess of prosperity. Most important festival and ritual dedicated to Goddess Lalita Gauri is observed on the 2nd day of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. Lalita Gauri is one of the Goddess worshiped during the Chaitra Navratri (March April). Festivals and rituals dedicated to this form of Goddess Lalita are more popular in North India. An important temple dedicated to Goddess Lalita Gauri is located at Varanasi near Lalita Ghat. It is considered highly meritorious to take bath in the Lalita Ghat. Fasting and rituals dedicated to her are observed for attaining prosperity.