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IN PHOTOS: Priests perform Chopda Pujan on account books during Diwali festivities at Mumbai temple
Updated On: 20 October, 2025 08:30 PM IST | Divya Nair
On the occasion of Lakshmi Puja on Monday, priests at the Swaminarayan Temple in Mumbai’s Dadar performed the traditional ‘Chopda Puja’ on traders’ account books. The ritual, observed primarily by the Gujarati business community during Diwali, marks the beginning of a new financial year. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
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Priests sprinkle flower petals on the 'Chopda (books of accounts)' as part of the Chopda Puja rituals
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The rituals are performed to bless the businesses and bring good fortune for the rest of the year
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The ceremony is conducted every year at the temple
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During the puja, old account books are closed and new ones are opened in the presence of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi, symbolising the start of fresh, blessed financial dealings
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The deities are offered sweets, fruits, rice, betel leaves, and coins during the puja
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