
News Topical, Digital Desk : The festival of lights begins with Dhanteras and concludes on Bhai Dooj. This five-day festival is a celebration of charity. In Hinduism, donating on any festival is considered of paramount importance, as it brings everlasting benefits. This year, Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2025) will be celebrated on October 18th, and Diwali (Diwali 2025) on October 20th. So, what should be donated on both these auspicious dates? Let's find out here.
Donation of food and grains
During this time, donating food is considered a great donation. Goddess Lakshmi is also considered a manifestation of Annapurna. Therefore, feed a hungry person on this day. You can also donate rice, lentils, flour, sugar, oil, and seasonal fruits.
donation of clothes
Donating clothes to a poor or helpless person during this time helps ward off misfortune and increase good fortune. In this situation, you can donate yellow or red clothing, as these colors are very dear to Goddess Lakshmi.
Donation of oil and ghee
Donating ghee or oil during this time brings light to the homes of others, removing darkness and troubles from your life. Therefore, donate mustard oil or pure ghee during this time so that others can also light lamps in their homes.
donation of broom
Donating a broom to temples or to a poor person during this time reduces unnecessary expenses in the house and brings financial stability.
Donation of Suhaag material
It is believed that donating wedding items to married women after worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali is considered very auspicious. Donating vermilion, bindi, bangles, a red sari or scarf, etc. is considered a sure sign of eternal good fortune.
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