Diwali rituals for Wealth & Prosperity

 

Diwali Rituals and Powerful Remedies for Wealth & Prosperity

Diwali is one of India’s three most important festivals (along with Holi and Dussehra).

It falls on the darkest and largest new moon night of the year, known as Mahanisha.

It is believed that on this night, Goddess Mahalakshmi visits Earth. Those who stay awake, decorate their homes, wear clean clothes, and worship her with devotion have their prayers fulfilled.

Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings wealth and prosperity throughout the year and removes poverty.

Significance and Use of Various Materials & Rituals:

Lamp (Diya):

The word Diwali comes from Deepavali meaning “a row of lamps.” Hence, lamps are essential.

Lamps dispel negativity and bring happiness and prosperity.

Light a single-faced clay lamp filled with ghee at the place of worship, and let it burn all night (Akhanda Deep).

Only remove the Lamp once the lamp extinguishes naturally in the morning.

Magical Use of Silver:

Silver represents purity and prosperity and is believed to have originated from Lord Shiva’s eyes.

On Diwali, wrap a silver coin or piece in pink cloth or paper and offer it to Goddess Lakshmi.

Leave it in the worship area overnight.

The next morning, wrap it again in the same pink cloth and place it in your wealth area.

This ensures protection from financial losses throughout the year.

Importance of Gomti Chakra:

Gomti Chakra is a special stone with a circular mark on one side, usually white or cream-colored.

On Diwali, bring two white Gomti Chakras, wash them, and immerse them in the ghee lamp lit before Goddess Lakshmi.

Pray for continuous wealth.

The next morning, remove, clean, and place them in your wealth area for unbroken financial growth.

Significance of Khil(LAVA) and Batasha:

Khil (puffed rice) and Batasha (sugar drops) represent Venus (Shukra) and prosperity.

Venus is associated with Goddess Lakshmi.

On Diwali, offer Khil and Batasha to the Goddess in a new earthen or metal bowl.

The next day, store them in a box. Before starting any important work, eat a small portion to ensure success.

Use of Rose Perfume (Attar):

Lightly scented rose attar is very dear to Goddess Lakshmi.

On Diwali, apply the perfume to a cotton ball, offer it to the Goddess, and place it at her feet.

The next morning, take it and use it daily after bathing.

This practice attracts wealth, enhances charm, and strengthens one’s personality.

Importance of Cowries (Sea Shells):

Cowries are shells of sea creatures and were once used as currency. They symbolize wealth.

If there are marriage obstacles at home, dip nine cowries in ghee and offer them at Goddess Lakshmi’s feet.

Leave them there overnight.

The next morning, tie them in a red cloth and hang them at the main entrance of the house while praying for marriage.

This helps unmarried individuals find suitable matches.

Significance of Laddus:

Laddus symbolize unity and prosperity achieved through collective efforts. They are essential in Lord Ganesha’s worship.

Bring boondi laddus equal to your (or the head of the family’s) age — for example, 70 laddus for age 70.

Alternatively, offer one laddu while chanting “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” the same number of times.

After worship, eat the first laddu yourself and then distribute the rest.

This helps in completing pending tasks successfully.

Importance of Rangoli:

Rangoli represents welcome and is especially drawn to invite Goddess Lakshmi.

Draw a Swastika design using red, yellow, and white colors in the northeast corner (Ishan Kon) of the house.

Place a single-faced ghee lamp on it.

This ensures good health and positivity in the family throughout the year.

Even simple rice flour designs are auspicious if you don’t know how to make Rangoli.

Importance of Conch (Shankh):

The conch originates from the ocean, just like Goddess Lakshmi, and is therefore considered her brother.

It is believed that where there is a conch, there is the presence of Goddess Lakshmi.

If you don’t already have a white conch, bring one on Diwali.

Wash it with Panchamrit and Ganga water and worship it along with Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.

Blow the conch three times after worship.

Blowing the conch every evening after prayers brings prosperity, peace, and harmony.

Importance and Installation of Ganesha-Lakshmi Idols:

New clay idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are purchased for Diwali, and old ones are immersed respectfully.

Goddess Lakshmi should never be worshipped alone; wealth must be accompanied by wisdom, symbolized by Lord Ganesha or Lord Vishnu.

The idols should be separate, not joint. Place Goddess Lakshmi to the right of Lord Ganesha.

She should be depicted sitting on a lotus with coins flowing from her hands.

Idols should be made of clay and not too large.

Place them on a red, yellow, or pink cloth for worship and then return them to the altar.

Mahanishith Kaal (for invoking Mahalakshmi): 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Chanting Indra Krit Lakshmi Stotra or Shri Suktam during this time gives highly auspicious results.