Diwali 2025: Diwali is considered the biggest festival in Hinduism and is celebrated with great pomp and show. Markets begin to be decorated well before the festival arrives, offering a wide variety of goods for purchase. Many shopping sites also offer great deals on this festival of lights.
According to Hindu beliefs, this festival is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya. Lakshmi Puja is of special significance on this special day. Furthermore, Lord Ganesha and Kubera are worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi. It is said that worship performed on this day brings happiness and prosperity to the home.
Today is Dhanteras, marking the beginning of the festival of lights. Every day, diyas are lit and decorated throughout the house. However, some people are confused about how many diyas should be lit on Diwali to ensure auspiciousness. So, let’s explain it in detail.
Light this many lamps on Diwali
Diwali is considered a very special festival in Hinduism. It is on this day that Lord Rama returned home to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. People lit lamps to welcome him. This is why this day is celebrated as Diwali.
It is said that on this day, an even number of lamps, i.e., 2, 4, 6, or 10, should never be lit in the house. For auspicious purposes, an odd number of lamps, i.e., 5, 7, 9, 11, 51, or 101, should always be lit, which is considered extremely auspicious.
Lighting a lamp in this direction will bring good luck
According to astrological beliefs, lighting a lamp in the north or north-east direction on Diwali has special significance and is considered very auspicious. Therefore, lighting lamps at the main entrance and in the kitchen is considered preferable. Lighting lamps in these places pleases Goddess Lakshmi and showers her blessings.
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