Diwali is a festival widely celebrated across the country and some parts of the world. Diwali celebration is synonymous with decorating the house with lights, exchanging gifts and performing Lakshmi Puja. According to Hindu traditions, Diwali is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity. Vastu Shastra emphasises some rules to be followed on Diwali, which invite good luck and happiness in the house.
Declutter and deep clean the house
Most people begin Diwali preparations weeks ahead of the festival. Start by decluttering the house and organise deep cleaning. Discard old, broken furniture, mirrors, thorny plants, etc., in the house. Repair non-functional electronic items, clocks and creaking doors. All these are sources of negative energy. Thus, decluttering and cleaning ensure a smooth flow of energy. Make sure there are no obstructions in open spaces.
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Decorate the home entrance
According to Vastu, it is the main entrance door from where positive energies and goddess Lakshmi enter the house. Thus, decorating house entrance is considered auspicious. Choose beautiful torans or bandhanwar made of mango leaves, Ashok tree leaves, etc. Adorn the front door space with auspicious symbols such as Swastika or Goddess Lakshmi’s footsteps for the decoration.
Vastu tips for northeast corner
Keep the northeast corner of the house, a sacred space known as Ishan Kon, clean and clutter-free. As per Vastu, the northeast is the ideal direction for placing the mandir at home. Keep a decorative vessel or urli filled with water and flowers in this direction. Adorn this area with Swastik or Om symbols.
Vastu tips for placing diyas
Decorate the main entrance of the house with two big earthen diyas. Make sure that diyas are placed in a set of four, which symbolises Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kubera and Lord Indra. Do not face the diyas towards the south direction. The centre of the house, known as Brahmasthan, is another sacred area, according to Vastu Shastra. Decorate this zone with a bowl filled with water, floating candles and rose petals. Always fill the diyas using pure ghee and avoid sunflower oil or other oils.
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Tips for home temple
Light diyas in the pooja room first, followed by lighting other rooms of the house. Keep the auspicious Lotus flower, the flower on which Goddess Lakshmi is seated in the mandir. One can worship the lotus flower and also place it in the mandir for Diwali puja. A Lakshmi Charan at the room entrance, a Shri Yantra and a silver coin are other items that should be kept in the pooja room on Diwali to attract wealth, abundance and prosperity. Adorn the temple area with beautiful rangoli designs.
Vastu tips for gifting
You can gift crystals, which should be placed in the eastern corner of the house. Avoid gifting antique items, leather-made items, etc. Some ideal gift options for Diwali include:
- Auspicious paintings
- Laughing Buddha statue
- Brass Urli
- Pooja thali
- Lucky plants such as Bamboo, Money Plant, Tulsi, etc.
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