Labh Panchami 2025 – The Auspicious Finale to Diwali Celebrations

 

Labh Panchami, also known as Saubhagya Panchami, Gyaan Panchami, or Laakheni Panchami, marks the final day of Diwali festivities. Celebrated on the Panchami tithi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month, this festival holds special significance in Gujarat, where it is observed with great enthusiasm and spiritual fervor.

Significance of Labh Panchami

The word Labh means benefit or gain, and Panchami refers to the fifth day. This day is considered highly auspicious for:

• Starting new business ventures
• Opening shops and account ledgers
• Seeking blessings for prosperity and success

In Gujarat, Labh Panchami is regarded as the first working day of the Gujarati New Year, making it a symbolic day of fresh beginnings and renewed fortune.

Rituals & Traditions

• Sharda Pujan is performed by those who missed it during Diwali.
• Business owners reopen their shops and perform puja of new account books (Chopda Pujan).
• Devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, wisdom, and well-being.
• Families exchange sweets to symbolize sweetened relationships.
• Charity is encouraged—donating food, clothes, or essentials to the needy is considered highly meritorious.

Labh Panchami 2025 Date & Muhurat

• Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Regional Celebrations

While Labh Panchami is most prominent in Gujarat, it is also observed in parts of Rajasthan and Maharashtra, especially among business communities. The day blends spiritual devotion with practical renewal, making it a unique celebration of both faith and fortune.