Jaipur : The festival of Diwali is very important in Hindu religion. This day is celebrated with enthusiasm and pomp across the country. Diwali is celebrated every year on the Amavasya date of Kartik month. This festival, which lasts for 5 consecutive days, starts with Dhanteras. This year Diwali will be celebrated on 31 November 2024. There is a tradition of worshiping Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi and lighting a lamp on this day. It is believed that worshiping with a true heart on this day brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, which brings wealth and prosperity to the house. Therefore, a lamp is prepared on the night of Diwali. In this, along with small oil lamps, a big lamp is also lit. But, do you know why this big lamp is lit? What is the importance of this big lamp? Astrologer and Vastu expert Rakesh Chaturvedi from Pratapvihar Ghaziabad is telling News18 about this-
Importance of lighting lamps on Diwali
Astrologer explains that Diwali is also called the festival of lights. Lighting a lamp on this day has special significance. It is believed that lighting a lamp brings positive energy and brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, which brings rain of wealth and prosperity in the house. According to Vastu, lighting lamps on Diwali has special significance. First of all, a lamp should be lit in the temple of the house. After this, lighting a lamp after sunset, during Pradosh Kaal is considered auspicious. By doing this, Goddess Lakshmi is pleased and happiness and prosperity reside in the house.
Importance of lighting a big lamp in Deepmalika
On the night of Diwali, a lamp garland is made from small lamps. A big lamp is also kept between these lamps. This lamp is lit during the Maha Nishidha period, which burns the whole night. Mustard oil is used in this lamp. According to the astrologer, mustard oil is used in the worship of Shani and Pitra. In such a situation, lighting a big lamp of mustard oil on Diwali means that our ancestors come to the house and are happy to see us happy and prosperous. Seeing this, may they also get prosperity and peace, so that our clan becomes even stronger. People also make kajal from this lamp.
