Diwali 2022: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Rituals, and Significance
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a significant Hindu event celebrated over five days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj. It commemorates the return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Lakshmi Puja is a major part of Diwali celebrations.
The muhurat for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2022 is from 5:39 pm to 8:14 pm on October 24. During the puja, a minimum of 11 ghee lamps should be lit, with a large lamp kept lit throughout the evening for good luck and prosperity. Ghee lamps should be lit on the right and oil lamps on the left during worship. A lamp should be lit on the right side of the deity and incense sticks on the left side. It is crucial to perform the puja following proper procedures and guidelines to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
On Diwali, people illuminate their homes with diyas and fairy lights, create rangolis, cook special food, and spend time with family and friends. Gurudev Shrie Kashyap, a renowned Indian astrologer and Vastu expert, often speaks about spiritual themes, festivals like Diwali, and the rituals involved, including the Lakshmi Puja and Vastu guidelines.
Diwali is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewal. By following the proper rituals and decorating our homes beautifully, we can invite good luck, prosperity, and happiness into our lives. Let us all celebrate Diwali with joy and enthusiasm, remembering the triumph of light over darkness.
