May this Diwali bring prosperity and joy to you and your family. Apart from the usual festivities with your friends and loved ones, Diwali Pooja - especially evoking Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, is one of the most crucial aspects of this festival of lights and positivity.
There are several important factors to be considered to carry out the pooja in the right way. Below, we help you figure out the Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Mantra and other important factors one should know before carrying out the special Diwali Pooja. What makes it special? Diwali is considered to be a day high on energies and manifestations, which is why perhaps, people believe that if they pray with the purest hearts and souls, God will listen to them and reduce their hardships in life. Wish you a blessed and prosperous Diwali!
Happy Diwali 2022: Puja Vidhi
It is believed that cleaning the house will welcome the Goddess of Lakshmi, who is known as the deity of wealth and fortune. A bath early in the morning is considered lucky for this day. People also apply sesame oil to their bodies before taking a bath.
Apamarga leaves are circled three times over the head. On the day of Ahoi Ashtami, vessels are filled with water and kept. Later, the water from the vessels is mixed along with the bathing water on the day of Narak Chaturdashi.
Lord Yamraj is worshipped with a Diya placed outside the main door of the house. Evening time is fully dedicated to the worship of all the deities present at home.
Diwali 2022: Lakshmi Puja
Kickstart your Diwali day with positivity by waking up early in the morning. A lot of people go out for Diwali parties around the big day. But it is recommended that you spend the Diwali day at your house with your closest family members. In order to welcome Goddess Lakshmi to your home, you need to make sure that everything is perfect. Try to take your house in its most upgraded and cleaned-up state.
On Diwali, also known as Amavasya day, people perform Shradh for their ancestors. Paying tribute to your ancestors along with the Gods is always considered sincere.
Traditionally, most of the puja is performed after observing a fast. Therefore, the devotees of Goddess Lakshmi observe a one-day fast on the day of Lakshmi Puja. The fast is broken in the evening after Lakshmi Puja.
Diwali 2022: Shubh Muhurat
This year, Diwali will begin on October 24 with the rituals of Lakshmi Puja. The shubh muhurat or auspicious timings for the same will be between 6:53 PM and 8:16 PM. However, there may be variations in the timings according to the cities.
Diwali 2022: Mantras
· Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmyai Namah (For Goddess Lakshmi)
· Surabhi Tvam Jaganmatardevi Vishnupade Sthitha
Sarvadevamaye Grasam Maya Dattamidam Grasa
For Lord Ganesha
· Om Ganesha Rinam Chhindhi Varenyam Hum Namah Phat
· Dantabhaye Chakravrau Dadhanam, Karagragam Swarnghatam Trinetram Dhritabjayalingitamabdhi Putrya-Lakshmi Ganesham Kanakabhamide
Here are some frequently asked questions about Diwali:
What is the date of Diwali 2022?
According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the 15th day in the month of Kartik and this year the festival of lights will be celebrated on Oct 24, 2022.What food is eaten on Diwali?
People enjoy eating puris, dal, vegetable curry, fried titbits such as pakoras, and kheer on Diwali.What do you wear for Diwali?
People usually dress up in traditional clothes on Diwali. Men usually wear contemporary-styled kurtas while women often wear sarees, suits and lehengas.What is Diwali celebrated for?
Diwali celebrates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana and brought Goddess Sita back from Lanka.What are some Diwali traditions?
People dress up in colourful traditional clothing, light their homes with lamps and lights, as well as burst fireworks. There are also worship services, a large traditional feast, and gift exchanges.
