Diwali 2024: If Diwali Is Celebrated For Lord Ram’s Return To Ayodhya, Why Is Goddess Lakshmi Worshipped On This Day?

Diwali 2024 Puja: On the day of Diwali, Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya after completing his exile, but why is Goddess Lakshmi worshiped on this day? What is the story behind it?

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Diwali 2024: There are several stories about why Diwali is celebrated. Different beliefs regarding Deepawali are found in the Skanda, Padma, and Bhavishya Puranas. One main reason is that on Kartik Amavasya, when Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya, countless lamps were lit to welcome him.

This marked the beginning of the festival of lights, and Diwali began to be celebrated. While everyone knows this story, what is the connection between Diwali and Goddess Lakshmi? Although Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya on this day, why is Goddess Lakshmi worshipped?

Lamps Were Lit Upon Shri Ram's Return

According to the stories related to the Ramayana, on the day of Kartik Amavasya in the Treta Yuga, Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya with Mata Sita and Lakshman after completing 14 years of exile. To welcome him, the people of Ayodhya lit lamps and distributed sweets. In the joy of Shri Ram's return, this day is celebrated every year by lighting lamps and sharing sweets.

Why Is Goddess Laxmi Worshipped On Diwali

According to the Markandeya Purana, when the earth was engulfed in darkness, a radiant light appeared, and from it, Goddess Lakshmi emerged seated on a lotus. Her light created the world, which is why there is a tradition of worshipping Lakshmi on this day.

The Shrimad Bhagavat Purana states that Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan, as the eighth gem. Therefore, people decorate their homes and welcome Goddess Lakshmi by worshipping her, as she resides in homes that are clean, peaceful, and filled with happiness. This is why it is a tradition to clean and decorate homes for Diwali, as it pleases Lakshmi, ensuring she stays longer. It is also believed that on the night of Diwali, Lakshmi and Vishnu's marriage took place.

The Significance Of Lakshmi Puja On Diwali

Goddess Lakshmi is considered the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. On the auspicious day of Kartik Amavasya, people worship the goddess of wealth to seek her blessings for prosperity. It is believed that those who worship Goddess Lakshmi during the night or Pradosh Kaal on this day never face a shortage of wealth in their homes.

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