Diwali 2023: In Hindu religion, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp and show. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesh ji are worshiped in homes. Diwal is on 12th November this year. Houses are decorated with the lighting of lamps and Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed. Traditions also have special importance in this festival. Every work done on this day has its own significance according to tradition. During Diwali, something different and special is done in different states on the day of Diwali. In such a situation, let us know about some traditions followed during Diwali.
Diyas are lit on Diwali
There is a special tradition of lighting lamps in this festival, let us tell you that when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after exile, that day was the new moon day of Kartik month, then the townspeople illuminated the entire city by lighting lamps and since then there is a tradition of lighting lamps. The tradition continues.
Soup is played on Diwali
There is a tradition of playing soup in many places on the day of Diwali. According to this tradition, a member of the house has to get up in Brahmamuhurta and play the soup and offer prayers. While invoking Goddess Lakshmi, he says – ‘Food wealth Lakshmi, come home, Lakshmi poverty go out.’
This custom is prevalent in many places including Bihar
Hookah is made from Khar-Santhi i.e. Aranji wood and after burning this wood, it is rotated throughout the house, after which it is extinguished and thrown out of the house or on the roof. There is a belief behind this custom that by doing this the negative energy of the house goes away.
Donate new brooms to temples on Diwali.
It is auspicious to donate new brooms to temples on Diwali, this tradition is in different areas of the country. According to this, people buy new brooms from the market and donate them to temples on this day. The reason for this is said to be that the broom is considered a symbol of Mother Lakshmi. That’s why this tradition started.
Gifts are given on Diwali
There is also a tradition of giving gifts to people on the festival of Diwali. On the occasion of Diwali, people give gifts to their friends and relatives, in this way they show their love to the people and wish for their prosperity.
Rangoli is made on Diwali
On the occasion of Diwali, the beauty of the house is enhanced by making Rangoli outside and inside the house. Mother Lakshmi is welcomed by making a beautiful rangoli at the door of the house.
Do not leave the house empty handed on Diwali
Diwali is not a festival of one but five days. Starting from Dhanteras, this festival is celebrated till Bhai Dooj. It is a belief that one should never leave the house empty handed during these five days.
Gharaundas are made on Diwali
This tradition is followed in many other states of the country including Punjab. In this, on the day of Diwali, Lakshmi-Ganpati is worshiped by making or bringing earthen pots and placing them in them.
There is a tradition of filling Kulhiya and worshiping Kulhiya on Diwali.
Kulhiya is a type of earthen pot, whose shape is like a handi. On Diwali, four Kulhiyas are worshiped by filling paddy lava (Kheel-Batashe). Of these, two Kulhiyas are given to the temple and two Kulhiyas are given as Prasad to the family members. The reason for worshiping them is to wish for wealth and grains from Goddess Lakshmi. Along with this, it is a symbol of prayer to keep the grain store of the house full.