Diwali 2024: According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali will be celebrated today on October 31. Observed on the new moon day of the Kartik month, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Hindu culture. Worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness into one’s home.
Here’s a look at special rituals that can help ensure Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings are upon you.
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Diwali Rituals To Please Maa Lakshmi:
Diwali holds a special significance in Hinduism, commemorating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after 14 years of exile. On this day, people adorn their homes with flowers, mango-leaf decorations, and lights. In the evening, families worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi with complete devotion, as it is believed that performing these rituals grants relief from financial struggles and life’s challenges.
Early Morning Rituals for Wealth and Prosperity:
- Donate White Clothes: If you’re facing financial hardship, donating white clothes to the needy on Diwali can help relieve debt.
- Offerings to the Peepal Tree: Mix water, sugar, ghee, and milk, and pour it at the roots of a Peepal tree. Ensure the container is made of iron. Light incense and a diya (lamp) afterward for added blessings.
- Offer Yellow Cowries: While worshipping Lord Ganesha and Maa Lakshmi on Diwali night, offer yellow cowries. After the prayer, keep them in your safe or vault to prevent financial losses.
- Feed Crows, Dogs, and Cows: Feeding these animals on Diwali is believed to please both Maa Lakshmi and your ancestors.
- Donate a Broom at a Temple: Offering a broom to a temple can help eliminate financial difficulties and bring happiness to your life.
- Donate Grains: Giving food to the needy is considered highly auspicious on Diwali, potentially resolving life’s challenges and obstacles.
- Place a Crystal or Copper Triangle in Your Safe: Keeping a crystal or copper triangle in your vault or safe is believed to enhance wealth.
- Worship Hanumanji and Recite Sundarkand: For added blessings, perform a special prayer for Lord Hanuman and recite the Sundarkand on Diwali.
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