Diwali, one of the most awaited and celebrated festivals in India, is observed on the Amavasya (new moon day) of Kartik month. In 2025, diwali will fall on November 12th. This day is believed to be highly auspicious for welcoming Goddess lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, into our homes.

The Significance of diwali and Goddess Lakshmi

Diwali marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. It is also a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to bestow wealth, health, and prosperity upon her devotees. Alongside Goddess lakshmi, the day also honors Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.

How to Invite Goddess lakshmi Into Your Home

To ensure that Goddess Lakshmi graces your home during diwali and bestows her blessings, here’s a simple guide:

1. Clean Your home Thoroughly

o diwali cleaning is an age-old tradition. A clean and clutter-free environment is said to invite positive energy and prosperity. Start by decluttering your home, especially places where you spend the most time.

2. Decorate with Lights and Diyas

o Lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles throughout your home is believed to dispel darkness and evil forces. The illumination also symbolizes the presence of Goddess Lakshmi. Decorate your doors, windows, and balconies with lights to make your home more inviting for the goddess.

3. Lakshmi pooja (Prayer Ritual)

o On the evening of diwali, perform the Lakshmi Pooja. The pooja involves chanting specific mantras, offering flowers, and lighting incense to invite prosperity into your home.

o You can also place a small idol of Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Ganesha on your prayer altar, as both deities are worshipped together during Diwali.

4. Offer Sweets and Fruits

o Offering sweets, fruits, and coins during the pooja is a symbolic gesture to honor the goddess and express gratitude. Sweets like laddoos, barfis, and kheer are commonly offered.

5. Performing the Kuber Pooja

o Lord Kuber, the god of wealth, is also worshipped alongside Lakshmi. Offer prayers to Kuber to gain financial stability and prosperity.

6. Recite lakshmi Ashtakshari Mantra

o The Lakshmi Ashtakshari Mantra is an important prayer that should be recited with devotion. The mantra is:

"ॐ श्रीं ह्लीं श्री महालक्ष्मी स्वाहा"

7. Feng Shui and Vastu Tips

o Ensure that your home follows Vastu Shastra principles for wealth, such as placing your money or safe in the south-west direction of your home and keeping it clean and organized.

How to Keep Alakshmi Away

Alakshmi, the goddess of misfortune, is said to enter homes where there is laziness, negativity, or excessive pride. To ensure that Alakshmi stays away from your home, follow these tips:

1. Avoid Arguments and Negativity

o Avoid any quarrels or negative thoughts, as they are believed to invite Alakshmi. Foster love, harmony, and kindness in your home, especially during Diwali.

2. Don’t Keep Dirty or Broken Items

o Broken things, especially mirrors and crockery, should be disposed of before Diwali. Dirt and clutter are said to invite Alakshmi into your life.

3. Offer Water and Milk to the Earth

o Giving water or milk to the earth, particularly around your home’s main entrance, is said to help keep misfortune away.

4. Avoid Unnecessary Spending

o While it’s a tradition to buy new things during diwali, avoid overspending or indulging in unnecessary purchases, as it could attract financial misfortune (Alakshmi).

5. Respect Elders

o On diwali, seek the blessings of your elders. It is believed that when you receive their blessings with sincerity, Alakshmi stays away from your household.

6. Light More Diyas

o The more diyas you light, the more you invite positive energy. The absence of light, on the other hand, is believed to make your home more susceptible to the negativity of Alakshmi.

Conclusion

Diwali 2025, on November 12th, is not just about fireworks and sweets—it’s a time to invite Goddess Lakshmi into our homes and to seek her blessings for wealth, happiness, and prosperity. By cleaning your home, lighting diyas, and following the traditional pooja rituals, you can ensure that the festival brings joy and abundance.

Moreover, with simple steps to avoid Alakshmi, you can ensure that your home remains blessed with positive energy for the year to come. Have a prosperous and happy Diwali! 🌟