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9th November 2007 would be celebrating
the festival of Diwali once again.
There would be fun and enjoyment all
over India. People would dress up
in new clothes and perform Diwali
puja with Diwali puja tradition, great
care and gratitude. We thank God for
their benevolence and bestowing us
with all the good things in life.
We thank them and pray for the same
good luck, health, wealth and prosperity
in the upcoming year.
There are many rites and rituals
that are followed all over the nation
for Diwali puja tradition. These traditions
of the Diwali puja centers are around
honoring the Hindu deities—Lord Ganesha
and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of
Wealth and Prosperity. While performing
the puja, it is a tradition of the
Diwali puja to offer something to
the deities including the nine planets,
kuber and kalsa. According to the
Hindu puja traditions, it is mandatory
to put five ‘diyas’ and candles in
front of the idols of Gods while doing
puja. Besides, you should assemble
all the puja accessories for the worship.
After the puja is done, it is the
Diwali puja tradition to sing the
Diwali ‘aarti’ for the Gods. Moreover,
it is also mandatory to offer sweets
to these deities too as an essential
form of custom. In villages, there
is a tradition to worship the cattle,
as it is considered as the representative
of Goddess Lakshmi. During the puja,
offering is also made to the Fire
God or Agni devta. Traditionally,
‘panchamrit’ is prepared, which is
a mixture of five ingredients—milk,
ghee, honey, curd and spices.
Even flowers are vital for the Deepavali
puja or Lakshmi pujan. It is said
that every deity loves to be adorned
by flowers and so flowers should be
there while performing worship. Bursting
of crackers and feasting on delicacies
are some other common and popular
Diwali puja traditions. Prior to the
actual Diwali puja, cleaning and whitewashing
houses as well as shops is essential
too.
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