The third day of the festival of Diwali is the most important day of Lakshmi-puja and is entirely devoted to the propitiation of the Goddess of Wealth and Beauty, Lakshmi. 'Puja' or 'worship' is carried out in the home with all family members and may be led by a priest. This is accompanied by the exchange of gifts, new clothes, sweets and money, and culminates in a lavish feast. Charitable activities are also performed on this auspicious day. Business people also worship their books on this day as a way of showing respect to their trade in a ceremony called Chopra Pujan.
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