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One
of the main festival in hindu is Diwali, the
Goddess of prosperity and wealth. It is believed
that Goddess Laxmi visit everyone during Diwali
and brings peace and prosperity to all. On
the night of Diwali "Lakshmi-Pujan"
is performed in the evenings. A traditional
Pujan is performed after sunset in all the
homes.
Five pieces of ghee diyas (lamps) are lit
in front of the deities, naivedya of traditional
sweets is offered to the Goddess and devotional
songs are sung in praise of Goddess Laxmi.
After Deepawali Puja people light diyas (lamps)
in their homes to usher in light and clear
the darkness from the world.
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After
Diwali Puja people light diyas (lamps) in their homes
to usher in light and clear the darkness from the
world.
In
villages cattle are adorned and worshipped by farmers
as they form the main source of their income.
In
south cows are offered special veneration as they
are supposed to be the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi
and therefore they are adorned and worshipped on this
day.
Step
By Step Diwali Pujan
- First
clean the Puja room and then Bathe each Deity (
Lakshmi & Ganesh) first with water, then with
panchamitra/or rose water, followed by water once
more
- Now
put Deepak (Lamp) in front of the Deities - As the
tiny diyas of clay are lighted to drive away the
shadows of evil spirits
- Make
a Panchamitra with 5 ingredients of milk, curd,
ghee (clarified butter), sugar & Honey.
- Place
Few mithais, snacks & fruits as a prashad.
- Make
offerings of flowers, abir (red colour), sindoor
(vermillion), haldi (turmeric), and Light the
- Agarbatti
(incense sticks) and lamps filled with Ghee.
- Now
make offerings of fruit, sweet meat (mithai), Salty
snacks (Mathis, Ghathia, Namakpare) and offer dakshina
(token money), which could be given to the poor.
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In the end offer paan (betel leaves), cloves. Now
pray to the dieties to seek their blessings.
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Ganesh Pooja -Ganesh Puja is a must for Diwali Puja.
(Lord Ganesha is to be worshipped in all pujas before
any other God or Goddess.) (Ganesh Aarti is sung)
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Laxmi Pooja : Place Lotus and other flowers at her
feet as an offering. A silver coin is placed in
front of the Goddess during the puja. Now perform
Arti with flowers in hand (Lakshmi Aarti is sung)
- After
Diwali Puja have the Prasad and go out to burst
Diwali Crackers.
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