Neha Mewari | October 23, 2024
The wooden chowki serves as the base for placing the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, symbolizing stability and a sacred space for the puja.
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A red or yellow chunari is draped over the idols, signifying respect and devotion while enhancing the sacred atmosphere during the Diwali Puja.
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These deities are the focus of Diwali Puja, with Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.
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Paan leaves and betel nuts are essential offerings in the puja, representing hospitality, purity, and good fortune.
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A coconut with its husk symbolizes completeness and is offered to invoke blessings of fertility, protection, and prosperity.
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Ghee is used to light diyas during the puja, believed to attract positive energy and bring peace and prosperity into the home.
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A sacred mixture of milk, honey, sugar, ghee, and yogurt, Panchamrit is used for the ceremonial bathing (abhishek) of the deities.
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Holy water from the Ganges is sprinkled during the puja for purification, ensuring that the ritual is performed with spiritual cleanliness.
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Flowers, especially marigolds and lotuses, are offered to the deities as a symbol of beauty, purity, and devotion, adding fragrance to the ceremony.
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