Diwali 2024: Diwali is one of the most special festivals of Sanatan Dharma. This day is celebrated by all the family members with great pomp and enthusiasm. According to Gujarati calendar it will fall on 30 October 2024. On this day devotees worship Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi. It is believed that by doing religious work on this day one gets the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Diwali is the festival of lights. Everyone illuminates their house with the light of lamps, but its rules are mentioned in the scriptures. We will tell you the correct way to light a lamp in this article.
Right way to burn Diwali on Diwali
- First of all a lamp should be lit in the temple.
- Use only mustard oil and ghee to light the lamp.
- To light the lights on Diwali, the time should be chosen around Pradosh Kaal after sunset. Mother Lakshmi is pleased by doing this.
- Only earthen lamps should be lit because according to Vastu it brings positive energy to the house.
- Light the lamp only in the prescribed directions as per Vastu.
- On the day of Diwali, definitely light a lamp at the main door of the house, this will spread positive energy. The blessings of Goddess Lakshmi will remain in your home.
- Keep lamps in living room and temple.
- Light a lamp in the kitchen of the house.
- Lighting a lamp in the south-east corner of the kitchen improves health.
correct direction to light a lamp
- East – Lighting a lamp in this direction brings health, harmony and peace among the family members.
- Answer: Lighting a lamp in this direction brings prosperity and success.
- South direction: According to Vastushastra, lamps should not be kept in this direction.
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