Last Update:28 October 2024 08:09 IST

On the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, appease Goddess Lakshmi by ensuring prosperity, peace and happiness by performing puja rituals in line with Vastu principles.

This Deepawali welcomes the grace of Goddess Lakshmi through Vastu-compliant puja rituals. (Image: Shutterstock)

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by millions of people around the world. It is not only one of the biggest festivals of Hindus but also brings together people of other religions. Deepawali falls during the seasonal transition from autumn to winter in the month of Kartik (October-November).

This year, Diwali sees divided celebrations on 31 October and 1 November, with Amavasya Tithi starting at 3.52 pm on 31 October and ending at 6.16 pm on 1 November.

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According to astrologer Vinod Soni Pauddar, this year Amavasya Tithi will start at 2.40 pm on October 31 and will last until the morning of November 1.

According to him, people should perform Diwali Puja, Pradoshvaapini Amavasya Tithi, on October 31. According to Shastra Samvat, celebrating Diwali on November 1 is not considered auspicious.

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Diwali 2024: 5 Vastu Tips to Attract Wealth

Place a Kuber idol/yantra

It is considered that placing a Kuber idol or yantra in the north or Puja room of your house will attract wealth.

Place diyas in auspicious areas

According to Vastu and Feng shui, light a lamp at the entrance and auspicious corners of your home.

Use silk aasan

Using a silk staff while performing puja is considered auspicious and can lead to prosperity.

Avoid the color black

Make sure your puja room is clean and well decorated with bright colours. Avoid black clothing and black colors around the worship area.

Use the colors of nature

Rangolis etc. Using colors associated with nature or placing plants in the southwest corner of your plot can attract funds.

Diwali 2024: 4 Zodiac Signs That Will Develop According to Saturn’s Movement

Aries

Diwali will mark the beginning of a favorable period for Aries. With the grace of Lord Shani, their business will prosper and their income will increase.

taurus

Saturn’s retrograde motion on Diwali will be beneficial for Taurus. There are high chances of good news, financial empowerment and career advancement.

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Goat

Capricorns may be lucky this Diwali as they may get stuck funds and also get recognition for their hard work from their friends, family and colleagues.

Aquarius

Aquarius’ financial difficulties may end and good times may begin. You may also consider starting something new during this period.

Diwali 2024: 5 Important Traditions to Know

Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi

People worship the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, good luck and purity to invite her into their homes and bless their family members.

Making Rangoli

On the occasion of Diwali, people make beautiful, colorful mandala rangoli or other creative types of rangoli to decorate their homes.

Lighting Dia

Brightly lit houses with Diyas are the biggest sign of Deepawali. Placing lit diyas throughout the house is said to remove dark and bad energy and purify your home.

Hanging Torans

People hang decorative items such as Torans (made from marigold flowers, Asopalav leaves and other colorful items) at the entrance of the house to invite good luck.

Cow Dung Lamps

Cow dung is considered sacred in Hinduism. So people light lamps made of cow dung to attract all that is sacred and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

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Diwali 2024: 5 Traditional Bhog Recipes for Goddess Lakshmi

Moong Dal Sabudana Kheer

• Ingredients: Moong dal, sabudana, milk, sugar, cardamom, saffron and hazelnuts.
• Preparation: Cook moong dal and sabudana in milk on medium heat. Then add sugar, cardamom and saffron.

Boondi Laddu

• Ingredients: Chickpea flour, sugar syrup and plain oil.
• Preparation: Deep fry Boondi (small chickpea flour balls) and then dip them in sugar syrup. When the mixture is still slightly warm, form the ladoo.

Gur Halva

• Ingredients: Gur (jaggery), atta (wheat flour), besan (chickpea flour), ghee and milk.
• Preparation: Mix gur, atta, besan and ghee in milk. Cook until it changes color and all the milk is absorbed.

Phirni

• Ingredients: Rice, milk, sugar, cardamom and saffron.
• Preparation: Cook rice in milk flavored with cardamom and saffron. Continue mixing until the mixture thickens.

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Cheppi Kheeri/Coconut Milk Rice

• Ingredients: Coconut milk, rice, sugar and cardamom.
• Preparation: Cook rice in coconut milk with sugar and cardamom until it reaches a porridge-like consistency.