So, ensure that the home is free of dust, dirt, cobwebs and old and broken things, as they obstruct positive energy from entering the house. “It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi only enters a clean house.
One should remove shoes, slippers and other broken and unwanted things from the entrance of the house. To welcome Goddess Lakshmi, home owners clean their homes thoroughly. It is also a day when the Goddesses of wealth is worshipped. Besides wealth, she also symbolises intelligence and happiness.ĭiwali is one of the most important festivals in our country. Goddess Lakshmi represents material and spiritual prosperity. The word Lakshmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksya, meaning goal. Also, a few seeds are kept in the locker after the puja. Dhaniya is considered the symbol of wealth and is offered to Goddess Lakshmi. It is considered auspicious to buy coriander seeds (dhania) on the occasion of Dhanteras. Also, earthen lamps are lit at the entrance and in the entire household, to drive out the evil energy and Lord Yama. On this day, a Chaumukhi – a square diya with four wicks – is lit up at the main entrance door of the house in the evening. Hence, people buy it to welcome the Goddess of wealth to their homes.
It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi is associated with Gomti Chakra, the white coloured sea shell which has small circles. Finally an aarti is performed,” Parmar elaborates. People also buy new gold or silver, on this day. “Many people also take out their gold and silver items from their lockers and clean it with honey, holy water, curd and milk. Small footprints, using vermilion, symbolising the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, are made near the entrance of the home. Along with fresh flowers and prasad, one offers wheat and various pulses. See also: Vastu Shastra tips for a temple at homeĪ Dhanteras puja is performed in the evening. In 2021, Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 2, Tuesday. So, one prays to Dhanawantri, the deity of health, for good health and wealth in life,” explains states Jayshree Dhamani, a Vastu Shastra and astrology expert. It is said that on this day, Dhanwantari arouse from Lord Vishnu’s Samudra Manthan, or churning of the ocean, with a pot of life-giving nectar. “Dhanteras is the day of incarnation of Dhanwantari, the God of health. The word Dhanteras is derived from two words – ‘Dhan’, meaning wealth and ‘Teras’, which signifies the 13th day of the Krishna Paksh, of the lunar month Kartik. It is believed that whatever ones buys on this day, reaps rich benefits. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival.
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