Why is Goddess Lakshmi Puja important during Diwali?
Why is Goddess Lakshmi Puja important during Diwali? Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most important festival for Hindus. It is associated with merry-making, dressing up in festival finery, decorating the home with rangoli and torans, preparing sweets and savouries, and meeting relatives and friends. Apart from all these activities, Diwali is most significant for Lakshmi Puja , the Goddess of wealth. Diwali was first celebrated to mark of joy of homecoming of Lord Rama with wife Sita and brother Lakshman after defeating Ravana during their 14 years of exile. It is the darkest night of the year (Amavasya), and still the brightest because Diwali literally means “row of lights”. Diwali is a 5-day celebration and each day has its significance. People celebrate each day with lot of enthusiasm and excitement. Hindus also mark Diwali as the commencement of financial year. · Dhanteras: It is celebrated as Dhanvantri Jayanti ....