Every Diwali, millions of families place Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha together during the puja. We pray to Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity and to Ganesha for wisdom and the removal of obstacles. But have you ever wondered why these two deities are worshipped together? A popular Hindu devotional story offers a beautiful explanation. It tells of a moment when Goddess Lakshmi wished to experience motherhood and chose Lord Ganesha as her divine son. The blessing that followed is believed to explain their special place in Diwali worship.
