It’s Diwali done the maximalist way. On Diwali night, it’s believed Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, luxury, and prosperity, visits each home to bless her devotees. I’ve got ...

Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, as per ...

From goddess Lakshmi’s birthday to laying down the foundation of the Golden Temple, people have many reasons to celebrate Diwali. Diwali or the festival of lights is the most significant ...

(Rama and Sita). 1' 00" - What do Hindu families do to prepare for the festival of Diwali? (Spring clean homes and exchange gifts). 1' 45" - Who is Lakshmi? (The Hindu goddess of wealth).

On the day of Labh Panchami, Sharda Pujan is performed by those who failed to do it on Diwali. Members of the business community open their shops today and also perform puja of their new account ...

During Diwali, people also make patterns called rangoli from colourful materials like powders and pastes. For many people this five day festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Lamps are ...

Choti Diwali is the second day of Diwali and is also known as Kali Chaudas. On this day, people worship Lord Hanuman and Goddess Kali. It is also a day to clean the house and get rid of old and ...

Diwali, the festival of lights ... or clay lamps], and the evening starts with puja [prayers] to Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth. This refers to all sorts of wealth, not just financial, but ...

If you wish to reap the benefits of Diwali celebrations, there are few dos and don’ts prescribed by the tradition. Closely following this list can ensure you get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi ...

The main ritual of Dev Diwali is the lighting of diyas after seeing the moon. The steps of every ghats of River Ganga, right from southernmost Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat, are illuminated with millions of ...

Diwali is a Hindu festival with lights, held in the period of October to November. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the financial ...