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On the day of Diwali, Lakshmi puja is performed at every Hindu household of the country. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. The Lakshmi puja is performed in the evening to invite Goddess Lakshmi at home. People pray and wish for peace, wealth and prosperity in their and their family members life.
In case you want to perform Diwali puja / Lakshmi puja at home this year and don't know the steps, check the guide provided below.
Diwali Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step guide
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 1: Purify your home

Diwali cleaning is very important. Clean every corner of your house. After cleaning, sprinkle Gangajal (holy water from river Ganga) to purify the surrounding.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 2: Set up puja platform
In your puja room/living room, spread a red cotton cloth on a table/stool and keep a handful of grains in the center.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 3: Place a kalash
Place the kalash (silver/bronze pot) in the middle of grains. Fill the kalash with 75% of water and put one supari (betel nut), one marigold flower, a coin and some rice grains. Place 5 mango leaves on the kalash in a circular design.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 4: Place idol of Lakshmi and Ganesha for puja
Place the idol of Goddess Lakshmi in the centre and idol of Lord Ganesha on the right side (South-West direction) of the kalash. Take a small thali and make a small flat mountain of rice grains, draw a lotus flower with haldi, put some coins and place it in front of the idol.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 5: Place accounts books/wealth related items
Now place your business/accountancy book and other wealth/business related items in front of the idol.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 6: Apply tilak and light diya
Now apply tilak to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh and light diyas. Apply tilak to kalash also.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 7: Offer flowers
Now offer flowers to Lord Ganesh and Lakshmi. Keep some flower in your palm for prayer.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 8: Recite Puja Mantra
Place flower in your palm and join your hands in prayer mode, close your eyes and recite Diwali puja mantra. After prayer, offer the flower kept in your palm to Ganesha and Lakshmi.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 9: Offer water
Take a Lakshmi idol and bathe it with water followed by panchamrita. Bathe it again with water, wipe with a clean cloth and place it back on the Kalash.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 10: Offer mala (garland)
Put haldi, kumkum and rice to the idol. Place the garland around the neck of the Goddess. Burn agarbatti and shoop in front of the idol.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 11: Offer fruits and sweets
Take coconut, supari, paan leaf and offer it to the goddess. Offer fruit and sweets to the goddess. Put some flowers and coins in front of the idol.
Diwali Puja Vidhi Step 12: Perform Lakshmi Aarti
Take a diya in a thali, puja bell and perform the Lakshmi aarti.

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Diwali 2022 Puja Vidhi: Step-by-step guide to perfectly perform Lakshmi puja at home | - Times of India

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On the day of Diwali, Lakshmi puja is performed at every Hindu household of the country. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. The Lakshmi puja is performed in the evening to invite Goddess Lakshmi at home. People pray and wish for peace, wealth and prosperity in their and their family members life.

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Things to note:
They pray at home, not necessarily a temple

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Inclusive of:
Fireworks
Lit candles
Flashy light sticks

Scenery:
Night Time, outdoors

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Temples

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https://people.com/human-interest/diwali-everything-to-know/

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Bright nights are ahead!

Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is recognized as India's biggest holiday and takes place over the course of five days.

The festival occurs annually each autumn, often falling in either October or November depending on the moon. Diwali is celebrated primarily by Hindus but has become a national festival over the centuries.

Its origin story varies depending on India's regions, but the overall theme is an ode to the triumph of good over evil. Those who celebrate Diwali partake in a number of practices and rituals with different symbolic meanings throughout the span of the holiday.

In accordance with its name, a large emphasis is placed on light over darkness - therefore, the hanging of lamps, lanterns and other bright lights are strung on houses and along streets to signify victory by the gods.

From when it takes place to the meanings behind the holiday, here's everything to know about Diwali.

What is Diwali?

Diwali is India's biggest and most significant holiday, also known as the "Festival of Lights." It is largely celebrated by Hindus and its importance can be compared to that of Christmas for Christians. Over the centuries, other religions have placed significance on the day outside of Hindu communities.

The name itself derives from the Sanskrit word "deepavali" which translates to "rows of lighted lamps." To further break it down, the word "avali" translates to "row" and the word "deepa" translates to "lamps," per the Sanskrit dictionary.

This is why Hindus observe Diwali by decorating their homes with lanterns, clay lamps and fireworks - hence the celebration's title, the "Festival of Lights." The reason? To represent the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness.

What's the origin of Diwali?

Diwali's roots can be traced back to early Sanskrit texts. While the holiday is generally recognized as a celebration of good over evil, its origin story differs across India depending on the region.

In Southern India, the holiday signifies the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura - while Northern India relates it to the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps, per National Geographic.

In Western India, the festival represents the day Lord Vishnu, the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world - while in Bengal and other parts of Eastern India, Goddess Kali is worshipped on this day, per Times of India.

Who celebrates Diwali?

In India, Diwali is considered the biggest holiday. Although it's the most important holiday in Hindusim, Diwali has become a national festival over the centuries celebrated by non-Hindu communities as well, including Jainism and Sikhism.

While Hindus associate the holiday with Lord Ramas return from exile, Jains recognize it as the day Lord Mahavira reached a state of nirvana (Moksha), per BBC. As for Sikhs, Diwali signifies the day sixth guru Hargobind Singh was released from prison and the day the foundation stone of the Golden Temple at Amritsar (Sikhism's holiest place) was laid.

How is Diwali observed?

Diwali is a five-day celebration, sometimes six depending on the region of India. Diwali practices and rituals vary across the five days the holiday is celebrated. Dhanteras marks day one, while Bhai Dooj marks the final day of the festival.

Day one honors the birth of Lord Dhanvantri (the medicine god). To celebrate, followers typically clean their homes and purchase new items - particularly utensils and gold - to bring about good fortune.

Day two, known as Naraka Chaturdasi, honors the day Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama descended on the Earth to relieve the suffering of those tormented by Demon Narakasura. To celebrate, followers wake up early and apply aromatic oils to cleanse them of their sins. Clay lamps, or "diyas," are also used to decorate their homes.

Day three is the main day of the Diwali festival, also known as Lakshmi Puja. It honors the day Lord Rama finally returned home from exile. To celebrate, followers light up their homes with candles, lights and fireworks. Plus, Goddess Lakshmi (the female deity of wealth) is worshipped through prayer on this day as well. A big feast is often enjoyed.

Day four, known as Govardhan pooja, honors Lord Krishna who lifted the Govardhan Mountain to save the people from the wrath of Lord Indra. To celebrate, followers make a small replica of the mountain (often using cow dung) and decorate it with flowers before worshiping it.

The fifth and final day of the Diwali festival, known as Bhai Dooj, places a large emphasis on brotherly love - signifying the brother-sister bond between Lord Yama and his sister, Yami. To celebrate, brothers typically visit their sisters and are welcomed with a lavish meal.

When is Diwali celebrated in 2022?

Although Diwali happens annually, it falls on different days each year. Diwali always takes place on the darkest day of the lunar month, coinciding with the new moon.

Kartik is the name of the Hindu month that Diwali takes place in, occurring annually in autumn for the northern hemisphere and spring for the southern hemisphere. In Western terms, Kartik begins around mid-October and ends in mid-November, according to The Farmer's Almanac.

While Diwali spans five days, the holiday reaches its peak on day three - this year, falling on Oct. 24, 2022. This means that Diwali kicks off on Oct. 22 and is celebrated through Oct. 26, marking the final day of the festival.

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Everything to Know About Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights'

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Bright nights are ahead! Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is recognized as India's biggest holiday and takes place over the course of five days. The festival occurs annually each autumn, often falling in either October or November depending on the moon.

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