By Puja Shaktti

Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya, the 15th day of the month of Kartik every year. As such, Diwali 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 12, 2023. On this day, Goddess Laxmi, the god of wealth and prosperity, is worshiped and devotees seek her blessings. Diwali or Deepavali isn’t just a celebration of lights yet in addition, it has extraordinary social and profound importance. The Diwali occasion represents the triumph of good over abhorrent, light over dimness, and information over obliviousness. The illumination of the diyas is said to address the inward light that shields us from profound obscurity. It is additionally an event for families and companions to get together, share desserts and rarities, and trade gifts to show some affection for one another.

Diwali begins with Dhanteras the start of a new financial year, on this day people buy valuable or useful things for the home like gold, utensils, decorations, etc. The second day is Naraka Chaturdasi, the day on which Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura. On this day, people blow a diya to ward off bad luck and fund troubles to bring happiness and goodwill. The third day is Amavasya, known as the Diwali festival, the day on which Goddess Lakshmi, the god of wealth and luck, is worshiped. The fourth day is Govardhan Puja day when people worship cow dung this day commemorates the event in Bhagavata Purana when Krishna raised Govardhan hill to provide Vrindavan villagers shelter from torrential rains and the last day also celebrated as Bhai Dooj day. the sisters adore their brothers and pray for a long and happy life.

Mantras To Chant During This Auspicious Festival

1) Sadhana Mantra Om aim hreem shreem dhan kuru kuru swaha

2) Lakshmi Mantra Om Gam Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha

3) Maha Lakshmi Mantra Om Shring Hring Kling Aing Saung Om Hring Ka A Ea Hring Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hring Sakal Hring Saung Aing Kling Hring Shring Om

4) The Saraswati Mantra Om Eim Sawaswatyai Swaha

5) The Happiness Mantra Om- Shreem Shree-aee namaha

Diwali Puja Muhurat

According to the information on the Hindu calendar, Lakshmi puja on Diwali will be conducted on November 12, 2023.

Here are some additional Diwali Puja Muhurat details you should know:

Auspicious Time of Lakshmi-Ganesh Aarti – 06:12 PM to 08:12 PM

Lakshmi Puja Duration – 2 hours

Pradosh Kaal – 06:01 PM to 08:34 PM

Vrishabha Kaal – 06:12 PM to 08:12 PM

Amavasya Tithi Start Time – 02:44 PM on November 12, 2023

Amavasya Tithi End Time – 02:56 PM on November 13, 2023

• Place the altar for the Diwali puja at the northeast corner of your residence or place of business. The idols that are set up for the puja must face east. Puja performers are required to sit with their backs to the north.
• During the Diwali celebrations, keep your home and office tidy, clean, and well-lit. Goddess Lakshmi favours tidy environments and bestows her blessings on well-kept residences and commercial buildings.
• Put valuable items, such as gold, silver, diamonds, and others, in the puja. This deed may bring good fortune. It is also a good idea to include items, account books, and other objects related to your business or studies in the puja.
• To bring success, money, and happiness to your houses, place a full, unpeeled coconut over the Mangalik Kalash on either side of the front door. This is regarded as auspicious.
• Make sure the Diwali puja is performed during the pradoshkaal. Place the idol on a coffee table or small exhibit that is elevated off the floor. On the table, lay a red cloth that has been cleaned and ironed. After that, arrange a few handfuls of rice grains in the middle of the red cloth. Then wash and wipe the idol with clean water. After wiping, place the idol back on the kalash.