Diwali Puja: Things To Remember While Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi

Diwali consists of five auspicious days, which are Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Deepavali is commonly known as the festival of lights, and therefore, people lit up Diya outside their houses. This festival usually comes after twenty days of Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

People celebrate Dhanteras, the first day of the festival, by decorating rangolis and buying new gadgets or items. Then, they organize puja on the day of Naraka Chaturdashi. At the time of Diwali, people perform Lakshmi Puja and burst firecrackers at night. The next day, people offer Bhog to Lord Krishna and perform Govardhan Puja. On the last day of this festival, Bhai Dooj indicates the connection of two siblings and therefore, on this day, ladies prepare sweet dishes for their brothers. Now, let’s check out the rituals of the 5-day long festival.

How People Celebrate Diwali?

Diwali falls on the lunar month’s darkest night. On this auspicious day, people celebrate lighting up their houses or temples using colourful lights. Young boys burst firecrackers while young girls create beautiful rangoli outside their home entrance. This day also marks the completion of Lord Rama’s 14 years-long Vanvas. So, people also worship Lord Rama and light up the entire city to welcome Lord Rama.

People send Diwali greetings to their close ones and gift them boxes of Indian sweets. Some people start the Diwali preparation on the next day of Dussehra, which arrives 20 days before Diwali. People keep their houses clean and organize puja for Hindu deities to impress the Lord on this day. People dress up in new clothes and visit their relatives’ houses. Devotees visit a nearby Goddess Lakshmi’s temple and bow down to the Goddess’s idol.

Significance Of Diwali Puja

On this auspicious day, people organize different kinds of Puja to please the Gods. Mainly, they perform Lakshmi Puja ( or Diwali puja) to win the blessings of the Goddess. Following that, devotees also seek blessings from their elders. Those who own small business also perform pujas inside their stores or workplace. During Diwali, people avoid fasting, and instead of that, they cook different delicacies for their family members.

In the evening, people step outside their homes wearing colourful clothes. They decorate their house using series of diyas and stars. Devotees not only perform Lakshmi Pujas but also pay the highest respects to Lord Ganesha, Lord Saraswati, Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Kubera. People organize get together at their home and take dinner with their close ones. People burst crackers till midnight in order to celebrate the festival.

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People Consider Diwali For Buying New Items

The festival of Diwali is said to be the auspicious time to purchase a new home or new vehicle. Especially during Dhanteras, people purchase gold ornaments and new gadgets. It is said that if you buy new items on this day, it may stay with you for a long time. Therefore, people buy gold, silver, utensils, and electronic appliances. Worshipping Lord with sincere prayers may bring prosperity and wealth to a person’s life. Some devotees also keep Goddess Lakshmi’s footprints near the entrance as it brings good fortune. People also purify their old jewels with honey, holy water, curd, or milk.

Upcoming Dates For Deepawali 2025

• Dhanteras: 18 October 2025, Saturday
• Kali Chaudas: 19 October 2025, Sunday
• Diwali: 20 October 2025, Monday
• Narak Chaturdashi: 20 October 2025, Monday
• Govardhan Puja: 22 October 2025, Wednesday
• Bhai Dooj: 22 October 2025, Wednesday

Steps To Perform Diwali Puja

Below are the steps on how to perform Diwali Puja:

• Purify the area of the puja room with holy water
• Then, place Goddess Lakshmi’s idol inside your home temple
• Lit up diyas or incense sticks, which have calming effects on you
• Devotees performing Puja should not wear dark-coloured clothes
• Offers sweets or Kheer to the idol of Goddess Lakshmi
• Now, Keep fresh lotus flowers near the idol of Goddess Lakshmi and worship her with true devotion
• Decorate your house with rangoli and hang torans to welcome Goddess Lakshmi in your house

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Benefits Of Organizing Diwali Puja

Devotees who perform Lakshmi Puja may get below benefits by the grace of Goddess Lakshmi.

• You may recover from your financial problems and may have stable growth in income.
• You may achieve new heights in your career or professional life
• You may develop a successful career and may have the desired wealth
• Goddess Lakshmi may bestow you with knowledge and wisdom
• You may indulge in generous deeds or may find interest in spirituality.

Ending Note

Diwali Puja holds the significance of worshipping Lord Lakshmi. Whoever prays to her may find ways to achieve success and prosperity. Thus, the number of devotees gather at Lakshmi temple to appease the Lord. This is how the people of India organize Diwali Puja with great joy and pleasure. Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali in advance.

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