Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India. It means the festival of lights and Indian Hindus enjoy the festival joyfully by lighting up their houses and shops. It is believed that it was during Diwali that Lord Ram returned from 14 years of exile and this festival also celebrates his victory over the demon Ravan.
Lakshmi Puja is one of the most important rituals during Diwali. It falls on the third and main day of Diwali, after Dhanteras and Narak Chaturdashi. Devotees perform the puja to invite the Goddess to their homes. Believers place small oil lamps or candles inside and outside their homes as a gesture of their respect to Goddess Lakshmi. According to legend, Goddess Lakshmi visits her devotees and grants them blessings during this time and the puja is performed for prosperity, abundance,
happiness, and spiritual prosperity.
Here are a few things to keep in mind while performing the Lakshmi Puja-
- Clean your house before Diwali. It is a common belief that Goddess Lakshmi likes cleanliness and visits the cleanest house first. Throw away the unwanted items and create some space for the happiness and prosperity. Ensure that the front door of your home opens fully which allows the divine energies to enter your home.
- Purchase a new broom on Diwali and use that one to clean the place of puja. Broom helps in improving the prosperity.
- Have the Puja room in the north-east corner of the house as north-east is the direction of prosperity and having puja room in this direction it brings in positive energy in the house. It represents the connectivity with the higher self and should be set in this particular direction.
- Avoid keeping two idols of the same god made by same material in the puja room.
- While placing the idols in the puja room, ensure that you place the idol of Lord Ganesha on the left side and idol of Goddess Saraswati on the right side of Goddess Lakshmi. It is recommended that you bring the idols of all the God and Goddess in sitting form. The idols should not face the door of the puja room or one another.
- Place the ‘Kalash’ in on the bed of rice. Fill it 75% with water. Put a flower, betel nut, a coin, and some rice in the Kalash and arrange mango leaves
around its opening. - While it is easier to get readymade sweets from the market, it is recommended to offer homemade sweets like rice kheer to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Light a lamp of sesame oil near the Tulsi plant. Make colourful rangoli patterns in the courtyard and in front of the main door to create a beautiful atmosphere.
The recommended best time for Lakshmi Puja this year on November 07, 2018, is
Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 17:53 to 19:51
Duration = 1 Hour 58 Mins
Vrishabha Kaal = 17:53 to 19:51
Shree Yantra Puja on Diwali
Shree Yantra, which is a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi herself, is worshiped in many households to create positive and concentrated energy fields in the house during the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Installation and puja of Shree Yantra during the auspicious occasion of Diwali is considered to be very effective.
Shree Yantra is a combination of specific dimensions of triangles coming at an appropriate angle. It helps in absorbing tremendous positive energy from the universe and bringing peace and fortune to the worshipper.
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