Diwali Festival

Diwali: A Time for Lighting Diyas, Sharing Sweets, and Spreading Smiles 

Diwali, also called Deepavali, and the “Festival of Lights,” when it arrives, brings happiness, joy and a feeling of togetherness. It comprises two words: “Deepa,” which means lamp or light, and “Vali,” which means row or string. This five-day festival, starting from Dhan Teras and ending on Bhai Dooj, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

The astrological significance of Diwali is tied to the fact that it falls every year on the Amavasya of the Kartik month. Thus, it symbolizes new beginnings, inner reflection, and spiritual renewal. This period is considered auspicious for performing spiritual cleansing, starting new ventures and inviting divine grace. As per the English calendar, it usually falls in October or November every year.

Also, on Diwali, people perform Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kuber Puja. Thus, the astrological connection is that worshiping them invites and attracts wealth, prosperity, and positivity.

Diwali: All You Need to Know about Its Significance and Rituals

Diwali is a five-day festival. These festivities include Dhan Teras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Each day has its own beliefs, celebrations, significance, and rituals.

There are different religious beliefs for celebrating Diwali across the nation. In North India, this festival is celebrated, on this day, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with Mata Sita and his brother Lakshman, after gaining victory over Ravana and his 14-year exile. In South India, the devotees celebrate this festival in honor of Lord Krishna’s victory over Naraksura.

Diwali Puja and Kuber Puja Vidhi and Rituals

These include worshiping Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kuber on the Diwali night. It involves particular rituals to attract and invite prosperity, wealth, and abundance.

The first step is cleaning the home, the office, and the Puja space to attract the divine energy. Remove all the broken and unused items, including the electrical and electronic items. On the day of Diwali, keep all the corners of your space well-lit. Draw vibrant, colorful rangoli on the main entrance.  Decorate the entrance with the marigold flowers and mango leaf toran.  Use Vaastu colors and avoid any dark colors like black and blue, especially in the Puja Room. Place a small Ganesha idol on your workspace desk for new beginnings.

Then, setting up the altar with the idols for Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh and Lord Kuber. Light up the lamp in front of the idols and offer them prayers and specific items like fruits, grains, sweets, and silver coins. It is essential to chant the mantras and conclude with aarti and distribute the “prasad.”

Five Diwali Astrological Remedies for Wealth and Prosperity on Diwali

• On the day of Dhanteras, draw the “Om” and “Swastika” symbols with turmeric and rice paste (it should be freshly prepared) on the entrance of your home. Also, to invite wealth and abundance, it is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, utensils or other new items as per your capacity on the day of Dhanteras.
• Buy a Diwali yantra for wealth and success. You can buy the Lakshmi-Ganesh Yantra, a very powerful yantra, which is also known as the Maha Yantra. Maa Lakshmi is the Goddess of abundance, wealth and prosperity, and worshiping Lord Ganesha helps in the removal of obstacles and hurdles.
• During Lakshmi Puja, offer the lotus flowers or their garland to Maa Lakshmi. Lotus flowers please the Goddess significantly and help in attracting prosperity and good luck.
• It is considered auspicious to recite mantras like “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” and “Om Shree Maha Lakshimye Namah” to attract divine energy and good vibes. These are the powerful mantras and remedies for Diwali night.
• After the Diwali Puja, blow the Conch or Shankh. It is believed to help invite and attract prosperity and good fortune.

Diwali is the festival of traditions, triumph and togetherness. On this day, it is also considered auspicious to donate food, clothes and other items to the people in need. To gain deep insights into the puja rituals, contact AstroKavach now!