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Diwali Puja Vidhi

Diwali Puja Vidhi in pdf is an edited version of the Hindi Diwali Lakshmi Puja provided by Gurutva Jyothish Kariayalaya. The most important puja performed on Diwali is the Lakshmi Puja dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of prosperity, luck and wealth. Legend has it that Goddess Lakshmi visits each home on the day. People perform Lakshmi Puja on the day for peace, prosperity, material wealth and spiritual wealth. The popular belief is that Goddess Lakshmi visits homes on the day and she is welcomed by keeping the premises clean and neat. Link  –  Diwali Puja Vidhi in pdf Related How to perform Lakshmi Puja on Diwali in English?

Diwali History

Diwali is believed to have first observed during Treta Yuga when Bhagavan Sri Ram was present on earth. The history of Diwali festival is unknown and untraceable. Hindus have been observing it since time immemorial. As per Hindu beliefs, Diwali marks the day when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya, along with Mata Sita Lakshman and Hanuman, from a forced exile after defeating Ravana, the ultimate force of evil, in His time. In South India, Diwali is wbelieved to be the day when Lord Krishna annihilated Demon Narakasura and restored Dharma. In addition to Hindus, Sikhs celebrate Diwali in commemoration of the release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind, from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir. Jains recognize Diwali as the day Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras, attained Nirvana, or liberation, after his death in 527 BCE.

Diwali in Bangalore - Karnataka 2024

Diwali is the most popular festival associated with Hindu religion. Diwali 2024 date in Bangalore, Karnataka, is November 12. Diwali literally means ‘an array of lamps’ and symbolizes the removal of spiritual darkness and the ushering in of knowledge capable of realizing Brahman (That) – the Supreme Being present in all living and nonliving. Diwali in Bangalore - Karnataka Diwali on October 31 Lakshmi Puja on October 31 Bali Pratipada on November 2 and  Yama Dwitiya on November 3 Diwali is celebrated by all Hindu communities but the reasons and legends differ from place to place and from community to community. The most important legend associated with Diwali is the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. It is believed that people lit lamps on the day to welcome Lord Rama and Mata Sita. In Banglore, Karnataka, Diwali is observed to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasura. Lakshmi Puja during Diwali is observed as it is believed that

Death during Diwali in the Family – Before or After

Many people have various worries regarding death of a family member during Diwali especially before or after. Please note that the usual procedure is that family members do not celebrate Diwali if death has happened before the festival. There is nothing else associated with the unfortunate event in the family. Avoid being superstitious. There is nothing in Hindu scriptures that suggest that death before or after Diwali is inauspicious. The scary ideas are mere superstitions and should be completely ignored. Do Shradh, Tarpan and Pinda Daan as per your community belief. Donating food or clothes on the birthday of the deceased is highly meritorious.

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu – Eachanari Temple on Kovai – Pollachi Road

Located on Pollachi Main Road in Coimbatore , Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha. The temple is around 10 km from Coimbatore on the road from Kovai to Pollachi. Legend has it that the Murti of Ganesha worshipped in the temple was meant to be installed at Patteswarar Temple in Perur but the vehicle carrying the murti got stuck at Eachanari and the deity got installed here. The most important ritual in the temple is Ganapathy Homam, which is conducted every day at 5:30 AM. Every day there is also the procession of the deity atop a golden chariot. The temple observes all important Tamil festivals and the most popular being the Vinayaka Chaturthi (August – September).

Diwali and Chhath Puja

Diwali and Chhath Puja are observed in Kartik month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in North India. Diwali and Chhath Puja 2024 date – Diwali is on October 31. Chhath date in 2024 is November 7 and November 8. Diwali is observed on Kartik Amavasya. Chhath Puja is observed on for four days starting from Kartik Shukla Paksha Chaturthi to Kartik Shukla Paksha Saptami.  The main rituals are observed on Sashti and Saptami. Chhath fasting is mainly observed in Bihar, eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh and in some parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Diwali is observed in all regions in India. Chhath Puja is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun) and Lord Kartikeya or Skanda. People undertake this fasting for the wellbeing and prosperity of the family. It is believed that people get their wishes fulfilled, if they observe Chhath. 

Pandikoil in Madurai in Tamil Nadu Famous for Devotees Getting Possessed by the temple deity, Pandi Ayya

Devotees getting possessed by the temple deity and communicating through them are a common feature many temples across India . One such popular shrine is the Pandikoil in Madurai in Tamil Nadu and the deity worshipped here is Pandi Ayya. Times of India reportsDevotees getting possessed by the temple deity and communicating through them are a common feature many temples across India . One such popular shrine is the Pandikoil in Madurai in Tamil Nadu and the deity worshipped here is Pandi Ayya. Times of India reports  Those entering Pandikoil in Madurai , however, break out into 'oohs' and 'aahs'. With their eyes glazing over, some seem to go into trance and start pronouncing judgments and giving solutions to problems that people come up with. On a recent Sunday morning, V Chellamma from Kariapatti prophesied to a childless woman, "You will come with a heavy belly next Masi month (Feb - March)," applying vibhuti on her forehead. The woman and her