Laxmi Puran

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Balaram Das, a major poet of the Oriya Literature, considered as the senior most poet in the Age of Panchasakha wrote Laxmi Purana in 15th Century .^[1]

1 Synopsis of Laksmi Purana
2 Premier of Feminist Movement
3 Poupularity of Laksmi Purana
4 See also
5 References

[edit] Synopsis of Laksmi Purana

In this Purana, once Goddess Laxmi had visited Shriya, a scavenger woman , for which Balaram, the elder brother of God Jagannath (Lord Vishnu) got angry with Laxmi and she was turned out from Jagannath Temple of Srikshetra or Puri , the most sacred place and one of 4 place of piligrimage (Dham) in Hindu religion.Laxmi leaves the temple and avenges the insult by cursing her husband and brother-in-law to go through a prolonged ordeal without food, water and shelter. The Puran raises voice against the evil practices of Untouchability in society. It also stresses importance on Feminism and empower the female power to resist male hegemony.

[edit] Premier of Feminist Movement

It is perhaps the first attempt in India towards Feminism .The Purana describes the social structures and gender inequality persisting in the society.Its also a protest against male hegemony.Laxmi was turned out from home by her husband .But it also gives a guideline for the females to perform their duties and responsibilities honestly. This Purana starts a Feministic Movement in Orissa India as a ritual form of Laxmi Puja or worship of Goddess Laxmi.

[edit] Poupularity of Laksmi Purana

In Orissa , Laxmi Puran is considered as a scared book in every house hold.In every corner of Orissa and neighbouring region of Orissa in Chhatisgarh,Jharkhand,West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, the ladies perform a special one month long Laxmi Puja in the month of December .This month is called Margashira or Agrahayan in Hindu calendar .The Laxmi Puja is celebrated weekly in every Thursday of that month and mostly the females worship the Goddess Laxmi with all rituals.