#Diwali2017 – Dhanteras and Lakshmi Puja Tips for your Home

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Dhanteras is an auspicious time to buy new property and Lakshmi Puja is performed, to worship the Goddesses of wealth and to welcome prosperity at home.

Dhanteras is one of the most auspicious days of the year. It is believed that whatever ones buys on this day, reaps rich benefits.It is believed that any purchases, whether it may be gold or property, will flourish and bring prosperity, if bought on this auspicious day.

A  puja is performed in the evening. Along with fresh flowers and prasad, one offers wheat and various pulses. Small footprints, using vermilion, symbolising the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, are made near the entrance of the home.

Tips to decorate the house for Diwali and Dhanteras

  • The main door is called as the Simha Dwara and it is the face of the Vastu Pursush. Hence, should be decorated well, clean and free of any obstructions.
  • Light diyas, not only near the temple but also keep them at the main door. Keep safety in mind, when placing diyas near the main door, windows or in the temple. Opt for diyas with glass covers.

  • Decorate the home with rangoli designs, with motifs like lotus, swastika, Om, etc., to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
  • Hanging of torans at the entrance, restricts negative energies from entering the house and invites good luck and prosperity.
  • Decorate the temple with fresh flowers, like marigold, mogras and roses. On a white paper, write ‘Shubh Labh’ with Kum Kum and keep it near the Lakshmi idol or photo.
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