Diwali is one of the most popular and important festival of Hindus. It is a festival of wealth, joy and fervor. A festival of five days is celebrated on the Amavasya of Kartik month around the country with enthusiasm and joy.
Commencing from the Kartik Krishna Paksha, this festive season continues till Dwitiya of Kartik Shukla Paksha. This festival is celebrated by people to achieve wealth, prosperity and get relief from sufferings and poverty in life. It is considered to be an very auspicious day by businessmen as it marks achievement of prosperity and happiness. A person is said to be rich if he has a health body, happiness in life, he spend money for attainment of happiness, and if he has name, fame, wisdom, prosperity. Every place is decorated with lights on this day.
Diwali is a festival of lights. It has special cultural importance and is an important festival of Hindus. The significance of this festival can be studied in various vedas and ancient scriptures. On the day of Diwali, married and commercial class people ask for prosperity from Goddess Lakshmi. Whereas, saints and Tantrics wish to have special power attainment and perform Tantric acts at night, on this day
Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess Lakshmi is a giver of wealth and prosperity. She is the goddess of wealth. She is considered to be a form of peace, radiance and truth. As per the legends, Goddess lakshmi was born on the amavasya of Kartik krishna paksha during churning of the sea by gods and devils. This is why there is a tradition of worshipping goddess Lakshmi on Diwali. Lord Ganesha is also worshipped keeping in mind the significance of wealth and prosperity that this special festival offers.
Worshipping Goddess Saraswati
Goddess Saraswati is also worshipped on Diwali, along with lord indra . It is a very important festival for businessmen and households. Businessmen worship their account and safe on this day to welcome the goddess of wealth. Business owners should make a symbol of shubh labh and swastika at the entrance of their office place. Put roli and flowers on the symbols and chant “ Om Dehlivinayakaya Namah”, while offering their prayers.
Worshipping The Pen On Diwali
A new pen or writing object should be worshipped on the auspicious ocassion of Diwali. Wash the pen with a pure water, tie a role on it and keep it at the place of worshipping. While offering your prayer chant, “ Om Lekhnitskii Devaya Namah”.
Rituals To Worship The Account Book
Businessmen should worship their safe and account books on this day. Establish the safe or account book on the red cloth. Apply the tilak o saffron and red vermilion on the book and make a swastik sign. Write “Om Shri Ganeshaya namah” on a plate with vermilion and keep turmeric stick, garland of lotus and rice. Chant Saraswati mantra, “ Om Shri Saraswateya Namah”.
Worshipping Gods And Goddesses on Diwali
Lamps and diyas are listed on Diwali to eliminate the darkness of evil and devious, and brighten the night if amavasya. It is believed that goddess lakshmi visits earth on Diwali . Therefore, lamps are lighted to show the goddess path to her destination. Every nook and corner is decorated with lamps to eliminate darkness. This time is also known as Mahanishtheen Kaal.
Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha
Lord Ganesha and goddess Lakshmi are worshipped on this day. The preparation of the puja begins from the evening only. At an auspicious time the idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshami are established on a platform. Shri sukt and Lakshmi Sukt path are recited during the puja. The prasad or bhog i offered to the god and then distribute among family members and neighbours. At night, everyone celebrate the joy of this festival with crackers.