Diwali 2022: Know do's and don'ts of the auspicious festival

Diwali is almost here.  The festive mood permeates everything, from baking treats to shopping for home furnishings. Hindus decorate their homes with elaborate lights and decorations during the holiday. On this day, adoration is offered to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of riches.

According to Hindu legend, after destroying the evil king Ravana and spending 14 years in exile, Lord Ram, the seventh manifestation of Lord Vishnu, returned to Ayodhya with his brother Laxman and wife Sita. In order to commemorate Lord Rama's homecoming, people decorate their homes and light lamps on the festival of Diwali.

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Diwali 2022: Know all do's for diwali puja

1. Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Ganesha's statues should be placed in a spotless area.
2. When doing the puja, face north at all times.
3. Ghee has to be poured into the primary diya. Every diya should be in the numbers 11, 21, and 51.
4. Never consume prasad prior to a puja.
5. Perform aarti with all the family members.
6. Keep your house and workplace neat, spotless, and well-lit while celebrating Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi prefers orderly surroundings and bestows her blessings on well maintained homes and business structures.
7. Put priceless objects in the puja, like gold, silver, jewels, and other valuables. This action could bring luck. Include goods, account books, and other things relevant to your work or study in the pooja as well.

Diwali 2022: Know what you should not do during Diwali puja

1. Avoid giving friends or family members leather goods, silverware, or crackers. If you intend to give it as a present, don't forget to include some treats.
2. Don't consume alcohol or nonvegetarian cuisine at the celebration.
3. Before retiring to bed, remember to light the candles in the puja places.
4. Never leave kids unsupervised with crackers.
5. Avoid lighting fireworks when wearing synthetic clothing since they readily catch fire.
6. Do not take part in any financial activity. Never borrow money or take out a loan over the Diwali holiday.
7. To ensure that the lamp you ignite has access to enough ghee or oil to burn all night, never leave the Diwali puja site unattended.

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