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IN PHOTOS: Diwali 2026 | Chopda Pujan at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai's Dadar

Updated On: 08 November, 2026 08:32 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The traditional Chopda Pujan ceremony was on Sunday performed at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Dadar East area of Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble

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The ritual, also known as Sharada Pujan, Muhurat Pujan or Bhai-Khata, is an important Diwali tradition. Pics/Atul Kamble
The ritual, also known as Sharada Pujan, Muhurat Pujan or Bhai-Khata, is an important Diwali tradition. Pics/Atul Kamble
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Traders and business owners perform the ceremony to seek divine blessings for prosperity, financial stability and success in the coming year
Traders and business owners perform the ceremony to seek divine blessings for prosperity, financial stability and success in the coming year
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The ritual is an important Diwali tradition, particularly among business communities in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan
The ritual is an important Diwali tradition, particularly among business communities in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan
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Chopda Pujan marks the transition from the old financial year's account books to new ledgers
Chopda Pujan marks the transition from the old financial year's account books to new ledgers
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Traditionally, business owners close their old accounts and begin a fresh set of books for the year ahead
Traditionally, business owners close their old accounts and begin a fresh set of books for the year ahead
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During the ceremony, devotees worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati, seeking wisdom, wealth and prosperity in their business ventures
During the ceremony, devotees worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati, seeking wisdom, wealth and prosperity in their business ventures
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The new account books, known as chopdas, are considered sacred and are blessed before being used for business transactions
The new account books, known as chopdas, are considered sacred and are blessed before being used for business transactions
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One of the important traditions associated with Chopda Pujan is writing the words 'Shubh' and 'Labh' in the new account books
One of the important traditions associated with Chopda Pujan is writing the words 'Shubh' and 'Labh' in the new account books
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'Shubh' represents auspiciousness, while 'Labh' signifies gain or profit. Religious symbols, including the Swastika, are also drawn on the opening pages to invite good fortune
'Shubh' represents auspiciousness, while 'Labh' signifies gain or profit. Religious symbols, including the Swastika, are also drawn on the opening pages to invite good fortune
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The ritual is traditionally performed during an auspicious muhurat, with prayers, offerings and the lighting of diyas
The ritual is traditionally performed during an auspicious muhurat, with prayers, offerings and the lighting of diyas
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The ritual begins with cleaning and decorating shops, offices and workspaces with rangoli and diyas. A clean space is prepared for placing the new account books
The ritual begins with cleaning and decorating shops, offices and workspaces with rangoli and diyas. A clean space is prepared for placing the new account books
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Prayers are first offered to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. The new ledgers are then marked with turmeric, kumkum or auspicious symbols such as the Swastika
Prayers are first offered to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. The new ledgers are then marked with turmeric, kumkum or auspicious symbols such as the Swastika

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