Vaastu Tips for Diwali

Diwali is known as the festival of lights. In Hindu mythology, on the day of the Diwali, Lord Rama, his wife Sita Devi and brother Lakshmana returned to their homeland after 14 years in exile after defeating Ravana in Lanka. The villagers lit a victory path for Rama and celebrated with crackers. In South India, it is celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In Western India, Diwali marks the day that Lord Vishnu, sent the demon King Bali to Naraka or Hell.

During Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. While Lakshmi Puja is done in Eastern India four days after Dussera, Diwali celebration and Puja are done exactly after a fortnight. Kali Puja is done on the same day in Eastern India as it is the night of no moon.

The main door plays the most important role because Goddess Lakshmi enters the house through this. She loves cleanliness and so the house should be cleaned well before Diwali. Everyone enters the home through the main door like Goddess Lakshmi and so it is very important to clean and decorate the main door nicely.

1. Clean your door thoroughly. There should be no creaking sound.

2. Place a silver 'swastika' at the entrance to keep off negative energy.

3. Draw Goddess Lakshmi's footsteps on the entrance. Nowadays, readymade stickers are available but they should be avoided.

4. Decorative 'Bandarwals' or door hangings should be used.

5. If possible, make the 'bandarwal' on your own - leaves of Mango, Kaner, Peepal, and Ashok trees

Tips for the Inside of the House

Keep flowers on the water in a decorative vessel and place it in the north-east corner of the house

1. Draw a Rangoli with Swastik and Om symbols. It should also be placed in the north/east corner

2. Place earthen Diyas in the Southeast corner of the house

3. Place Two big earthen Diyas on the main entrance

4. Put floating candles with rose petals and water in the center of the house to reinforce positive vibes

DIWALI GIFTS

It is a tradition to give gifts during Diwali to friends and relatives. Certain gifts are auspicious as per Vaastu :-

1. Give crystals as a gift; place them in the eastern corner of the house

2. DO NOT give antique items as gifts

3. Avoid any leather made items as gifts because they are mad from dead animals

4. As per Vaastu, paintings are a very auspicious gift for your friends and family. But do not give paintings of ferocious animals or war or sadness

LIGHTS

People decorate houses and premises with colourful lights. Colours like red, blue, orange, white, and yellow are considered good in Vaastu. Place them in the right direction for best results..

1. Use yellow lights for the East main entrance

2. Use green/yellow lights for North/Northeast,

3. For Southeast entrance, use red

4. A combination of red and blue for South/South West is good.

THE RANGOLI

Rangoli is not only an art but a big part of Indian tradition. It is made/drawn at the main entrance of your home.

1. Avoid Rangoli stamps or stencil

2. Goddess Lakshmi's footsteps leading inside the house is very commonly used.

3. Colors of Rangoli should follow the colors of lights

4. Readymade Rangoli should be completely avoided

VAASTU GIFTS

While visiting someone's house for the first time, Vaastu gifts are best as they denote positivity and good luck. It may so happen that they are not aware of Vaastu and there may be some inadvertent Vaastu flaws. The Vaastu gift will take care of it. So when you visit someone's house for the very first time, it is a nice gesture to take a gift along with you. And, a Vaastu gift for home is always a good idea, as they are known to bring prosperity and good fortune. They also show that you wish well for the family and want good things for them.

1. Shri Meru Yantra

The Shri Meru Yantra is one of the most powerful 'yantras' in Vaastu. It can bring home lots of wealth, abundance, and fortune. The positive energy flow that surrounds this Yantra removes all negative influences in its space and keeps your home free of problems.

It is also said that when you meditate on the Shri Meru Yantra, it helps you attain both material as well as spiritual wealth. The best placement for this 'yantra' is in the place of worship like your temple or Puja room and in place of work.

2. Lord Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is the God of prosperity and wisdom and has a special significance in Vaastu Shastra. Keeping Lord Ganesha at home is considered to be very auspicious and is known to bring peace in the household. While there are various types of Ganesha idols out there, a white statue is best to give. The trunk should always be tilted to the left.

Lord Ganesh also makes for an excellent gift for new houses.

3. Gomati Chakra Tree

It is considered to be very auspicious in a home. Gomati Chakras are also buried in the foundation. It also makes a good housewarming gift. It is said people who have the Gomati Chakra in the premises of their homes will be blessed with abundance and good health. If you look at a Gomati Chakra closely, you will notice that while one side of it is flat with a whirl like design the other side is slightly elevated much like a shell, also giving it the name of Naag chakra. Therefore, it also has its significance in protecting children.

Reader queries answered

Q. I have lost my job during the COVID lockdown and I am still jobless. Can you suggest some Vaastu remedy for this?

Name withheld on request. Via SMS

Ans. This is a problem faced by lot of people in last two years. When a person is in desperate search for a job, the person expects some kind of miracle from the gods and goddesses. In Hindu religion, Goddess Lakshmi is associated with wealth and prosperity. Chant these eight names of Goddess Lakshmi to find a good job.

ॐ आद्यलक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Adya Lakshmaye Namah

ॐ विद्यालक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Vidya Lakshmaye Namah

ॐ सौभाग्यलक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Saubhagya Lakshmaye Namah

ॐ अमृतलक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Amritalakshmaye Namah

ॐ कामलक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Kamalakshmaye Namah

ॐ सत्यलक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Satya Lakshmaye Namah

ॐ भोगलक्ष्म्यै नम:। - Om Bhoga Lakshmaye Namah

ॐ योगलक्ष्म्यै नम: । - Om Yoga Lakshmaye Namah

The mantra is usually chanted 7 times sitting facing the rising sun after taking bath.

Take Jaggery (Gur) in a copper vessel and offer it to the Sun God (Surya Devata) in the morning by chanting "Om Hrim Suryaye Namaha" 11 times. Do these till you get your desired job.

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