Introduction — Labh Panchami: The Culmination of Diwali’s Good Fortune
Labh Panchami — also called Saubhagya or Gyan Panchami — arrives on the fifth day of Kartik’s bright half and is traditionally observed five days after Diwali. In 2025 it falls on Sunday, October 26. Across India — especially in Gujarat where many merchants resume business and inaugurate new accounts — this day symbolizes profit, luck, and spiritual renewal.
This year, the day carries extra potency: according to the Panchang data for October 26, a cluster of auspicious yogas (including Ravi Yoga and Shobhan Yoga) forms, amplifying the day’s power for prosperity rituals, Lakshmi worship, and strategic new beginnings.
Quick Facts — Labh Panchami (Delhi local times)
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Panchami Tithi begins: Oct 26, 2025 at 03:48 AM
Panchami Tithi ends: Oct 27, 2025 at 06:04 AM
Morning Labh Panchami Puja Muhurat: 06:29 AM – 10:13 AM (Duration: 3 hrs 44 mins)
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:42 AM – 12:27 PM
Rahu Kaal: 4:17 PM – 5:41 PM
Times presented in local Delhi (IST) — confirm with your regional panchang if you are outside Delhi.
The Four Auspicious Yogas Forming on Labh Panchami (and what they mean)
On this Labh Panchami, planetary placements create several favorable yogas that make the day particularly successful for financial and spiritual pursuits.
1. Navpancham Rajyoga
A royal-tinged yogic alignment that signals support for authority, leadership and public recognition. For merchants and entrepreneurs, this yoga supports prosperous initiatives and visibility.
2. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Literally “fulfillment of all objectives,” this yoga is a strong indicator that sincere efforts started under its influence can succeed. It enhances outcomes when rituals are performed with devotion and discipline.
3. Ravi Yoga
Associated with the Sun, Ravi Yoga brings vitality, prestige and the power to cut through obstacles. Activities started under this yoga tend to be bold and carry forward with sustained energy.
4. Shobhan Yoga
This yoga enhances auspiciousness and social harmony. It supports ceremonies, inaugurations, and community-oriented rituals — ideal for the public and family observances typical on Labh Panchami.
Combined, these yogas amplify Labh Panchami’s reputation as a day for profit (Labh) and good fortune (Saubhagya), especially when paired with traditional puja of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Why Buying a Tortoise on Labh Panchami Is Considered Auspicious
In many traditions, the tortoise (kūrma) symbolizes longevity, stability, and steady accumulation of wealth — qualities dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Bringing a tortoise into the home (or placing a tortoise symbol) on Labh Panchami is thought to:
Anchor prosperity and long-term financial stability.
Activate Upachaya houses (3rd, 6th, 10th, 11th) in business horoscopes, enhancing gains.
Invite the patience and endurance needed for sustained success.
Important ethical note: Avoid purchasing or supporting the trade of live wild animals. For modern households, a brass, silver, or stone tortoise statue, or a symbolic tortoise image, is the recommended and compassionate alternative. These uphold the symbolic benefits while respecting animal welfare and legal protections.
How to Perform a Simple Labh Panchami Puja (Practical Steps)
Cleanse & prepare the home — sweep and decorate the puja space with turmeric, marigolds, and fresh flowers.
Set the altar — place images/idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, a silver/brass tortoise on the left of the altar, and turmeric root/flowers in the locker or puja room.
Shubh-Labh ledger (optional) — businesses in Gujarat traditionally open a new ledger, inscribing Shubh (left) and Labh (right) with a Swastika in the center.
Puja window: Perform the Morning Muhurat (06:29–10:13 AM IST) for maximum effect. Chant Lakshmi and Ganesha mantras, offer kheer or sweets.
Charity & feeding tradition: If possible, offer kheer to the poor or feed it to seven young girls — a traditional practice believed to secure Lakshmi’s favor.
Final affirmation: Place the tortoise statue in the southeast or north direction of your home or workplace and say an affirmation for prosperity and ethical stewardship.
Rituals for Business Owners & Traders
Resume business activities after Diwali on Labh Panchami with a small puja and the “Shubh-Labh” ledger tradition.
If you sign contracts or reopen shops, prefer doing so during the morning muhurat.
Keep care: financial decisions should reflect ethics and long-term sustainability, not only short-term gain.
Closing Thoughts — Blessings with Responsibility
Labh Panchami (October 26, 2025) is a high-vibration day for financial renewal, spiritual closure, and community rituals. The conjunction of Navpancham Rajyoga, Sarvartha Siddhi, Ravi, and Shobhan yogas creates a rare window for meaningful, results-oriented ceremonies. If you choose to bring a tortoise into your home, choose compassion: prefer a durable metal or stone tortoise or a well-cared-for pet and avoid any action that harms or exploits living creatures.
May your Labh Panchami be abundant in wisdom, ethical prosperity, and the steady blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
