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Ganesh and Laxmi are worshipped in almost every Hindu household and workplaces to bring success and prosperity. Ganesh is considered the God of wisdom and Laxmi the Goddess of wealth. Ganesh pooja along with Laxmi pooja is done to get wisdom along with wealth.
Usually, a day before Diwali or on the day of Dhanteras, a new idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha is brought to the house.