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In Sanatan Dharma, Diwali, the great festival of arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, the presiding deity of happiness, prosperity and glory, is celebrated with utmost devotion and enthusiasm in the entire country. On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, cleanliness and decoration from the main entrance of the house to the place of worship has special religious and architectural significance. According to the scriptures, to welcome Maa Lakshmi, people put rangoli, vandanwar and footprints of Maa Lakshmi (Maa Lakshmi Charan Paduka) in their homes. However, according to Vaastu Shastra and astrological law, it is considered extremely important to place the Charan Paduka or footprints of Goddess Lakshmi in the right direction and at the right place. If the footprints are placed in the wrong direction or wrong way, then Vaastu defects may arise in the house and there may be obstacles in the arrival of Lakshmi. Let us know in detail in which direction and with what rules the footprints of Goddess Lakshmi should be placed on the day of Diwali so that wealth, prosperity and peace always reside in your house.
#1. Most auspicious direction to place the footprints of Goddess Lakshmi: Know the correct rules as per Vastu
According to Vastu Shastra, for placing the footprints of Goddess Lakshmi on the day of Diwali worship, North and North-East direction are considered to be the best and fruitful. In Sanatan tradition, North direction is considered to be the direction of Lord Kuber, the god of wealth and Goddess Lakshmi. When you paste or paint the footprints of Goddess Lakshmi on the main entrance of your house or the floor of the puja room, then take special care that the direction of the footsteps should always be inward movement. This means that looking at the feet, it should appear as if Goddess Lakshmi is entering your house from outside. The footprints should never face outside the house, otherwise it is considered a symbol of wasteful expenditure of money and prosperity going out of the house.
#1. Avoid these mistakes while placing footprints at the main entrance and puja room
It is mandatory to follow some special classical rules while placing footprints on the main door and threshold of the house on the day of Diwali. First of all, the place where you are placing the feet of Goddess Lakshmi should be completely clean, sacred and washed with water and Ganga water. Never place foot marks near shoe racks, dustbins or dirty floors. Additionally, it is prohibited to place steps directly in front of a bathroom door or in a location where people’s feet would step directly on the step mark. If you are using sticker step signs, make sure they are not chipped or torn. If you are making footprints with rice flour, vermilion or roli, it is considered even more auspicious and fruitful.
#1. Religious importance of Maa Lakshmi Charan Paduka and blessings of Kuber Dev
According to mythological beliefs, on the night of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi visits the earth and resides permanently in the house where she is welcomed with cleanliness, rules and reverence. The footprints of Maa Lakshmi are not just a means of decoration but it is a sacred symbol of direct blessings of the Goddess and attracting her divine energy into the home environment. When you place the foot sign in the right Vaastu direction, the negative energy of the house is destroyed and Vaastu defects are removed. With its effect, obstacles in business are eliminated, new sources of income are created and happiness and harmony among family members increases.
#1. On the day of Diwali worship, worship the footprints and chant mantras like this.
During the auspicious time of Diwali puja, when you worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Kuber Dev, then also worship the footprints placed at the main entrance and the place of worship by offering Roli, Akshat, turmeric and red flowers. Light a lamp of pure ghee of a cow near the Charan Paduka and chant the mantra “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah” or “Om Shreem Shreeyam Namah”. After this, by showing some water and incense on the footprints, pray to Goddess Lakshmi that she may always shower her blessings and wealth in your house. By installing the stage with this simple and accurate classical method, one never faces financial crunch at home.