Diwali Blog

BRING LAKSHMI AT HOME THIS DIWALI

The festival of Diwali is all about rituals, traditions, customs, worshipping, and shopping. The
crackers, sweets, gifts, family get-togethers, and joy of the festival please everyone. The idea of
shopping makes Diwali all the more exciting. In fact, two days before Diwali, the festival of
Dhanteras is celebrated which is all about buying gifts. It is believed that buying things on
Dhanteras brings prosperity in life. However, this Diwali the prospects of shopping are bleak
owing to COVID-19. Besides, every year numerous people are confused about the rituals and
customs to be followed for Diwali. From older to younger generation, everyone is curious about
the traditions of Pooja but at times people are uncertain regarding the rituals to be followed. So,
AstroNupur brings you the solution for these problems. This blog will guide you about what
should be done during the festival of Diwali and what should be bought on Dhanteras to add
more prosperity to your life.

What to do on Dhanteras:
Before we talk about Dhanteras let us throw a caution in the air. It is not safe to step outside in
crowded markets to shop for Dhanteras so try and limit your time outside the shop. You should
instead try to buy things online to reduce your exposure to crowded spaces. Now, the most
important question on everyone’s mind is what special thing should be bought for Dhanteras.

Usually it is believed that buying gold and silver fetches financial benefits throughout the year
but some of you might not be able to afford those expensive gold and silver ornaments.

1. Remember that the size of what you buy does not matter so you can buy utensils or
small pieces of jewelry. Also, it is not necessary to buy gold and silver.

2. You can focus on buying other things without having to worry about affordability and
prosperity by buying Sabut Chawal (Akshat). It is believed that buying Sabut Chawal
brings prosperity.

What to do on Chhoti Diwali

A day before Diwali is the Chhoti Diwali which is also known as ‘Narak Chaudas’ in some
places of India. Narak Chaudas is the day to clean all those dirty corners of your houses so that
Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha visits your house and blesses you with wealth and prosperity.
However, you can do something extra to impress the gods and goddess to find their favour. On
the evening of Chhoti Diwali:

1. light four small clay oil lamps (Diya) at pooja ghar, near to water (kitchen is the best
place), at Tulsi plant and near to Locker (Galla).

2. And a big four-sided clay oil lamp (Chaumukhi Diya) on the main gate of your house.

It is believed that lighting clay oil lamps at the main gate brings blessings of the lord and lightens
your house.

What to do on Diwali

The most awaited festival of the year, Diwali, begins with greetings and blessings of elders
followed by exchange of gifts with relatives and neighbours. After attending all the visitors in
day, the most important part of festival comes. Everyone wants to rush and light crackers but
before lighting the crackers, it is important to perform Pooja. It is extremely important to
perform the Pooja in a certain manner to gain wealth and prosperity.

1. At the time of Diwali pooja you should offer 7 Gomti Chakra with some sabut rice
(Akshat), and dakshina (money offering) in red piece of cloth which will be kept in a
Locker (Galla) next day after Diwali.

2. You should cook Kheer and offer it to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
3. Offer Garland (Mala) of Lotus Seeds (kamal Gatta) to Goddess Lakshmi.
4. Plant a Shami plant at your home.

These things not only will bring prosperity and happiness in your home but it will keep you fresh
with a positive energy.

So, this Diwali do not worry about buying any gold or silver sacrificing your shopping list.
Follow these methods and Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha will shower their blessings on
you and your beloved one. Happy Diwali!