Paschim Medinipur farmers: Tech advances, Lakshmi Puja for harvest endures.

• Farmers in West Bengal (West Medinipur, Jhargram, East Medinipur) continue traditional Lakshmi Puja rituals for good harvests, despite agricultural advancements.
• They perform Lakshmi Puja in the fields before planting and again after harvesting, worshipping paddy plants as Goddess Lakshmi.
• After harvest, specific paddy plants are cut, tied, brought home, and placed on the roof, believed to please the goddess and ensure better yields.
• This ancient practice, linking the golden harvest to Goddess Lakshmi, remains a strong belief among agricultural communities.

Why It Matters: Farmers combine modern tech with traditional Lakshmi Puja for successful harvests.