Neha Mewari | October 29, 2024
The main ritual of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, is performed to honour Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Clean homes, lit lamps, and devotion are said to attract her blessings.
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Buying precious metals like gold, silver, or utensils on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. It symbolises welcoming wealth and ensuring financial stability for the year ahead.
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Making rangoli designs and placing lamps around the entrance is believed to invite positive energies and keep away negativity, creating a welcoming environment for prosperity.
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Deep cleaning before Diwali is more than just tradition. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi enters clean homes, bringing luck and wealth.
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Setting up a Kuber Yantra, associated with the God of Wealth, is a practice that many believe enhances financial stability and attracts wealth.
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On the night before Diwali, lighting 13 lamps is said to dispel darkness and ward off evil spirits, paving the way for good fortune.
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Offering sweets to deities as prasad and distributing them among family and friends is a gesture of sharing prosperity, fostering harmony and goodwill.
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Reciting mantras dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber is believed to attract wealth and dispel financial challenges.
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The day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja is done to honour Lord Krishna. It represents gratitude for prosperity and ensures agricultural abundance and wellbeing.
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The final day of Diwali, Bhai Dooj, celebrates the bond between siblings and is considered auspicious for long-term family wealth and prosperity.
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