Do’s and Don’ts For Diwali Puja

Do’s and Don’ts for a fulfilling Diwali

The usual do’s and don’ts for Diwali that keep pouring in might not be new for most of us. Take it just as a reminder to avoid any mishap during Diwali and to please goddess Laxmi and take her blessings:

Do’s for Diwali Puja

1. Place the idols in the order from left to right-Lord Ganesha, Laxmi ji, Lord Vishnu, Maa Saraswati and Maa Kali. Then place idols of lakshman ji, Shree Ram, and Maa Sita.

2 Always set the pooja area in the north-east direction and all members of the family should sit facing the north while doing pooja.

Always fill the main Pooja Diya with Ghee. Diyas should be in count of 11, 21, 51

3 Keep another ghee/mustard oil diya lit throughout the diwali night in the south-east corner of your home.

4 Always arrange diyas in a group of four denoting Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber and Lord Indra.

5 Make maximum use of the colors red. You can use red Diyas, candles, lights, bright bed sheets and red flowers.

6 Always start Diwali Pooja with the worship of lord Ganesha who is worshiped as “Vighnaharta” in Indian tradition.

7. You should worship your account books also, if maintained. They should be placed in front of the idol of Goddess Lakshmi, but a little towards the west.

8 Goddess Lakshmi resides in a place where virtue, righteousness, truth and compassion prevail.Maintain cleanliness!  Always keep your home clean. Never sleep at messy place.

9 Maa Lakshmi likes peace and harmony. So prevent disputes between family members. Make a loving and peaceful environment at home.

10 Never taste food while you are cooking.

11Perform the aarti to please goddess Lakshmi with your entire family.

Don’ts for Diwali Puja

1 When choosing gifts for friends and relatives, don’t choose leather items, cutlery and crackers. If you want to gift any of these, accompany them with some sweets.

2 Gambling should be avoided. Don’t play for money. Play for fun.

3 Avoid Drinking and taking non-vegetarian food on Diwali.

4 Don’t leave the pooja area unattended throughout the night to make sure that the diya remains lit. Keep on adding ghee to it as it gets finished up.

5 Do not use too many candles. Use Diyas instead.

6 Do not place that idol of Ganeshji in the worship area, which is not in a seated position and the one with right-sided trunk.

7 Do not light crackers when the lakshmipujan is on or immediately after it.

8 Do not clap while singing arti of Lakshmiji . A small bell can be used. Do not sing too loud as it is said that goddess Lakshmi abhors loud noise.

9 Do not place goddess Lakshmi alone, without her constant companion lord Vishnu.

10 Don’t use fireworks or sparklers indoors.

11 Don’t carry fireworks in your pocket. They're explosives and can go off prematurely even if they're not lit.

12 Don’t light fireworks in metal or glass containers.

13 Don’t wear silk, synthetic or flowing garments as they are prone to catching fire quickly.

The usual precautions that spread by word during Diwali celebrations are perhaps not uncommon to us. But, it is important to follow them to avoid any untoward situation from cropping up. Gautam Buddha says – be a light unto yourself. Don’t throw the responsibility on anybody else. Take the responsibility, because it is by taking the responsibility on yourself you become mature. Then only real celebration begins.