Diwali has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This festival is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is worshipped. It is contained in Sanatan scriptures that in ancient times, during the churning of the ocean, Goddess Lakshmi appeared on Kartik Amavasya. On this occasion, Diwali is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya. At the same time, in Treta Yuga, the people of Ayodhya celebrated Diwali by lighting lamps in the joy of Lord Shri Ram returning home after 14 years of exile. Since then, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp every year. On this auspicious occasion, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. Also, lamps are lit. Religious opinion is that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi (Maa Laxmi Puja Vidhi) increases happiness and good fortune. On this auspicious occasion, Jagran has brought all the information.

Diwali Puja Muhurta (Maa Laxmi Pujan Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Vedic calendar, Kartik Amavasya Tithi will begin on October 31 at 03:52 pm and end on November 01 at 06:16 pm. According to astrological calculations, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31. The auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on October 31 is from 05:36 pm to 08:51 pm. During this time, you can worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

Puja Vidhi

The seeker should take a bath with water containing Gangajal. After this, purify yourself by sipping water and wear yellow clothes. Now purify the place of worship with Gangajal. After this, spread a yellow cloth on a stool and install a new idol of Lakshmi Ganesh ji. Now recite Dhyan Mantra and Aawahan Mantra. After this, worship Lakshmi Ganesh ji by performing Panchopchar and following the rules and regulations of scriptures. During the worship, offer fruits, flowers, incense, lamps, turmeric, unbroken rice, batasha, vermilion, kumkum, abir-gulal, fragrant substances and naivedya etc. to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Recite Lakshmi Chalisa, chant Lakshmi Stotra and mantras during the worship. Perform Aarti at the end of the worship.

How to Celebrate a Satvik Diwali

1. Use earthen diyas on Diwali. The use of earthen diyas does not pollute the environment. In simple words, earthen diyas do not harm the environment. According to Vastu experts, using earthen diyas on Diwali brings positive energy in the house. Earthen diyas are a symbol of culture and tradition.

2. Diwali festival is celebrated with great pomp across the country. Fireworks are also done on this auspicious occasion. For this people also burst crackers. However, the use of crackers increases noise and air pollution. Hence use artificial crackers.

3. Diwali is a festival of celebration. On this auspicious occasion, do meet your friends and relatives. Also, do wish them a Happy Diwali. If you want, you can also wish them a Happy Diwali by feeding them sweets.

Diwali Story

It is contained in Sanatan scriptures that due to the curse of sage Durvasa, heaven had become devoid of wealth in ancient times. Knowing this, demons attacked heaven. Being devoid of Lakshmi, the gods could not stand against the demons in the battlefield. As a result, they had to leave heaven. Now the demons took over heaven. Then the gods went to Brahma and Vishnu ji and told them their story. Vishnu ji knew about this beforehand. At that time, Vishnu ji advised the gods to churn the ocean and get Amrit. He also said that by drinking Amrit, all of you will become immortal. After this, no one will be able to defeat you in the war. Yes, you will have to take the help of demons for Samudra Manthan. In time, the gods churned the ocean with the help of demons. In this, the ocean was churned with Vasuki Nag and Mandara mountain. Not only Amrit was obtained from Samudra Manthan, but Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, also reincarnated. The gods became immortal by drinking Amrit. At the same time, happiness, good fortune and prosperity returned to heaven with the grace of Lakshmi. For this, Diwali is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya. According to another story, on the request of King Bali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped from Trayodashi Tithi to Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. At the same time, Diwali is celebrated to celebrate the return of Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram to Ayodhya from exile.

How to make sweets at home?

1. If you are thinking of making sweets at home on the occasion of Diwali, then you can make these sweets on the day of Diwali. 

Have a safe Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated every year on the new moon day of the month of Kartik. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is worshipped. Fireworks are also done. However, even a small mistake during fireworks can spoil the fun. For this, definitely follow these safety tips during fireworks on Diwali.

Happy Diwali

1. Diwali is a festival of happiness,

Diwali is a shower of fun,

Diwali is the day of worshipping Lakshmi,

Diwali is the love of loved ones.

2. It is in the courtyard of Lakshmi ji,

Everyone decorated a garland of lamps.

On this auspicious occasion of Diwali

Many congratulations to you.

3. This is the holy festival of Diwali

Bring immense happiness in life

Laxmi ji is at your doorstep

Please accept our best wishes.

4. This festival of lights,

Brought a thousand happiness,

Congratulations to all of you,

Diwali festival.

5. Golden chariot, silver palanquin,

Sitting in which mother Laxmi came,

to give to you and your family,

Happy Diwali.

How to invest on Diwali 

There is a tradition of buying gold, silver, utensils, house etc. during the festival of Diwali. If you are also planning to invest, then you can adopt this habit from Diwali.