Why is a broom donated on Dussehra?

Dussehra 2024: Today Vijayadashami, the festival of victory over demonic power, is being celebrated across the country. Ravana is burnt on the day of Dussehra, while there are many traditions related to this festival which are not only considered important to follow but are also considered very auspicious in astrology. One such custom is donating brooms on the day of Dussehra. Let us know from astrologer Radhakant Vats why a broom should be donated on the day of Vijay Dashami.

What happens if you donate a broom on Dussehra?

• In Hindu religion, broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. In astrology, broom is said to attract money. It is believed that on the day of Dussehra, Goddess Lakshmi travels around the earth carrying a golden urn with her ten Mahavidyas.
• In such a situation, it is believed that donating a broom on the day of Dussehra brings financial gain and there are chances of financial gain. Goddess Lakshmi is blessed and whatever negative energy is there in the house also goes away and positivity starts spreading.
• Apart from this, it is also believed that donating a broom in the house on the day of Dussehra brings prosperity in the house and the planets also remain calm. If any planet in the horoscope is becoming inauspicious, then it also gradually goes away and auspiciousness starts coming from the planets.