Diwali 2023: Diwali, the festival of arrival of Mahalakshmi, what to do and what not to do on this day

Diwali 2023: By worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and lighting a lamp on Diwali, one gets the special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and happiness and prosperity always remain in the house. Let us know what to do and what not to do on Diwali, the arrival festival of Mahalakshmi.

Diwali 2023

Today is Diwali on Sunday, 12th November and Goddess Lakshmi arrives on this festival. On Diwali night the house is decorated with lights, rangoli and flowers. On Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped after sunset and then lamps are lit at all places inside and outside the house.

Every year, according to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. On the night of Diwali, by worshiping Lord Ganesha, the giver of wisdom and the remover of obstacles, along with Goddess Lakshmi, wishes for happiness, prosperity and glory are sought. By worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and lighting a lamp on Diwali, one gets the special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and happiness and prosperity always remain in the house. Let us know what to do and what not to do on Diwali, the arrival festival of Mahalakshmi.

What to do on Diwali 2023

Light lamps at 13 places on Diwali 2023 night

1- On both sides of the main entrance of the house

2- At the crossroads near the house

3- Near the Tulsi plant

4- In the courtyard of the house

5- On the terrace of the house

6- Lamp in the temple of the house

7- In the kitchen of the house

8 – Under the peepal tree

9- In the safe

10- On the banks of the river or pond

11- Near the well or tube well

12- Four-faced lamps in the four corners of the house

13- Store room and bathroom

Chant this mantra while lighting a lamp on Diwali 2023

Worship these 12 things along with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi

1. Lord Ganesha
2. Kuber Dev
3. Lord Vishnu
4. Mother Saraswati
5. Lord Krishna
6. Shiva-Parvati
7. Kuldevata
8. Kuldevi
9. Kalash
10. Navagraha
11. Vaastu deity
12. Tulsi and Peepal

11 rules of Diwali 2023 Lakshmi worship

1. It is auspicious to perform Diwali worship in the north or north-east direction.
2. The face of the seeker is towards north or east direction.
3. Clay idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha in Diwali worship.
4. Sitting Goddess Lakshmi idol or picture and showering wealth with both hands.
5. Lakshmi ji should be wearing red clothes and sitting on a lotus seat.
6. Lamp for worshiping Goddess Lakshmi in the north direction.
7. Light ghee or oil lamps during worship.
8. Shriyantra, cowrie and Gomti Chakra are a must in Lakshmi puja.
9. Performing Lakshmi Puja in Pradosh period, stable ascendant and Nishitha period is fruitful.
10. Make Swastika on both sides in the puja room with vermilion or roli.
11. Chanting the mantra of Lakshmi ji

7 tips to decorate your home on Diwali 2023 for happiness and prosperity

1- Rangoli at the main entrance
2- Archway on the door
3- Swastika and auspicious marks on the main gate
4- Lakshmi ji’s Charan Paduka at the place of worship.
5- It is auspicious to tie green leaves or flowers of mango and ashoka in bundles.
6- Keep a vessel filled with water in the north-east corner.
7- Ghee or oil lamps in worship

What not to do on Diwali 2023

1- Avoid drug consumption
2- Avoid arguments
3- Do not sleep on Diwali evening
4- Do not insult any woman
5- Do not sweep on Diwali evening

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