Things to Consider Before Performing Lakshmi Puja This Diwali
According to the Hindu calendar, the event is known as Padma Purana and is held following the harvest season. The first day of the Diwali celebrations, which lasts five days, is known as Dhanteras. Buying jewellery on this day is considered good in India. Narak Chaturdasi, the 14th lunar day, is the name given to the second day of Diwali. To fight off evil, homes light 14 diyas. Diwali is truly celebrated with family on the third day when 21 diyas are lit. On the fourth day, devotees perform Govardhan puja in honour of Lord Krishna, who, according to myth, lifted Govardhan Hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan from heavy rain. On the fifth day, the festival concludes with Bhai Dooj.
Diwali is an indulging celebration, and it’s tough to resist the abundance of sweets and delicacies that flood the marketplaces during this time. It is customary to distribute Diwali sweets and keep a plate of dry fruits, nuts, and some gifts on hand when guests arrive and offer them the same. Food is crucial to Diwali celebrations, and people begin planning a variety of sweets and savoury dishes to serve to their visitors on Diwali evening. Eating mithais prepared in pure desi ghee and mava is an indelible aspect of Diwali, along with exploding crackers and exchanging sweets.
According to the Hindu calendar, an elaborate puja is done to usher in the new year. Families dress up for the occasion. The main door is kept open during puja rituals as a sign of welcoming the Goddess into our homes. Beautiful rangolis made of flowers and colours, as well as other ornamental things, adorn the thresholds of houses, door hangings are utilized to add to the attractiveness of the residence. On this day, new projects and accounting years are also inaugurated by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.
Goddess Lakshmi is considered the Goddess of money, fortune, luxury, and prosperity, whereas Ganesha is revered as the king of intellect and wisdom. Furthermore, it is believed that during Diwali night, Goddess Lakshmi bestows wealth and prosperity to her devotees, who pray to her with complete trust and devotion.
Purify The House
Clean your place thoroughly. To purify the environment, sprinkle Gangajal or Ganga river water.
Set- up A Platform
For Lakshmi puja arrangements, place a crimson cloth on the right side of a raised platform and place idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on it after adorning them with silk clothing and jewellery. After that, place a white cloth on the left to install the Navgraha Gods. Prepare nine Akshata slots for placing Navgraha on the white cloth and 16 wheat or wheat flour slots on the red cloth. Lakshmi Puja should be performed with all of the rituals listed in Lakshmi Puja Vidhi.
The hue of the wick
When performing Laxmi puja, ensure that the wick is red and that your earthen lamp or diya is put on the right side of the temple rather than the left. This is due to Lord Vishnu’s reputation as a leader who spreads light throughout the world. As a result, you should do his wife’s Puja while placing the diya to the right.
Kalash
It is a unique pot used for the Lakshmi puja ritual. Place this Kalash on top of the grain pile. Fill half of the container with water and gently add one fresh marigold flower, one supari, and a handful of grains. Arrange five clean and fresh green mango leaves around the rim of the Kalash’s round neck.
Decorate Your House With Diyas and Rangolis
Fill the diyas with pure ghee whenever possible. If that isn’t an option, try linseed or mustard oil. This will not only eradicate hazardous germs and insects but will also have far-reaching benefits. Diyas should be arranged in groups of four to represent Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh, Lord Indra, and Lord Kuber. In addition, two diyas should be placed on both sides of the home’s doorways. Rangoli should also be made near the house’s entrance and in front of the Puja room or space. A rangoli with a lighted earthen diya placed at the Southeast corner of the house would appear beautiful and increase the chances of fortune. Diyas also make a thoughtful online Diwali gifts to enlighten the life of dear ones.
Light Your House
According to Vastu shastra, the ghee or oil in a diya represents negativity in your mind, while the wick represents your Atma or soul. You remove negativity from your mind and soul by lighting the diya. This makes room for pleasant thoughts to enter. The lighting of Diwali diyas represents the triumph of good over evil. We usually celebrate Diwali on Amavasya or no moon night. Lit diyas help to remove the night’s gloom and emit light. On Diwali, people in many regions of India celebrate the goddesses Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kuber. Lighting diyas in various sections of your home welcomes them in, ushering in good luck, money, and success.
