Jaipur : Diwali is an important festival of Hindu religion. Preparations for Lakshmi Puja begin months in advance. This year there was a lot of confusion among the people regarding the dates of Diwali and Dhanteras. Actually, the festival of Diwali is celebrated every year on the new moon day of Kartik month. So let us know when is the Amavasya of Kartik month and what is the auspicious time for Lakshmi worship.
Diwali date according to Panchang
According to the Vedic calendar, when the fast festival will be celebrated in Hindu religion is decided on the basis of Udaya Tithi. Diwali puja is done after sunset i.e. during Pradosh Kaal, when Vrishabha Lagna or Sthira Lagna is prevalent. It is believed that if worship is done in a stable ascendant then Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house.
date of diwali
According to the Vedic calendar, Diwali i.e. Kartik month Amavasya Tithi will start on 31 October 2024 at 3:52 pm. The date will end on November 1, 2024 at 6:16 pm. According to the Panchang, Amavasya Tithi will be present on the night of 31st October. According to which, it will be auspicious to worship Lakshmi on the night of 31st October.
know the reason
According to the Vedic calendar, Amavasya Tithi will end on November 1 at 6:16 pm. After which Pratipada Tithi will start. In which auspicious worship is prohibited. Therefore, Diwali will be celebrated on 31st October only.
Auspicious time for Diwali Lakshmi Puja
According to the Vedic calendar, the beginning of Pradosh Kaal on Diwali will be from 5.36 pm to 8.11 pm. Whereas Taurus ascendant will start at 6.25 pm and end at 8.20 pm. In such a situation, it would be auspicious to perform Lakshmi puja from 6:25 pm to 8:20 pm.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Method
To worship Lakshmi on the evening of Diwali, Ishaan or North direction is considered best. Clean the place of worship and make a Swastika. After that keep rice in a bowl. Spread a red colored cloth on a wooden post and install the idol or picture of Goddess Lakshmi. Along with Goddess Lakshmi, there should also be pictures of Ganesh ji and Kuber ji in the picture. After that, purify the picture or idol by sprinkling Ganga water on it. Then offer flowers, incense, lamp, Akshat and Dakshina to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Kuber Ji. After that, apply tilak to Goddess Lakshmi along with Ganesh ji and Kuber ji with turmeric and roll and apply rice. After the puja, offer bhog and prasad. At the end, stand up and perform the aarti of the gods and goddesses. After that light lamps in the entire house and the main entrance.
