Diwali Chopda Pujan in Fort Myers, Florida

The Gujarati Diwali puja of new account books for business owners, for a prosperous new year.

What it is

On Diwali, Gujarati business families worship their new account books (chopda) as Sharda (Saraswati), with Lakshmi and Kuber. It begins the financial year with gratitude and good intentions.

When families do it

On Diwali, at the Lakshmi Puja muhurat. Slots fill quickly, so book early.

What happens

1. Ganesh, Lakshmi, Sharda and Kuber puja
2. Writing Shri, the swastik and Shubh-Labh in the new books
3. Puja of the cash drawer, laptop or ledger
4. Aarti and prasad

Your accounts may be in software now, not red cloth books. Bring the laptop. The intention is what matters.

Pandit Jinit Bhatt

Plan your ceremony

Pandit Jinit Bhatt performs rituals in Sanskrit and explains them in English, Gujarati or Hindi. Based in Fort Myers, he serves families across Southwest Florida. Ask about travel and online arrangements for your ceremony.

Share your preferred dates, city, ceremony and contact information. Ask for the appropriate muhurat, samagri list and dakshina before confirming. An inquiry is not a confirmed booking.

Email: jinit_bhatt@yahoo.com

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