Diwlai Poojan Muhurat

Diwali Pujan Muhurat 26 October 2011

Maha Lakshmi Pujan and festival of Diwali is celebrated in Pradosh Kaal of Karitik Krishna Paksha, fixed Lagna time. In order to get the blessings of Goddess of wealth, i.e. Maha Lakshmi Mata, performing Lakshmi Pujan is considered auspicious.

In the 2011, Diwali will be on 26 October, Wednesday. This day is in Chitra Nakshatra but, after Pradosh Kaal, it will be Swati Nakshatra. Priti Yoga and moon will move in Taurus Sign, on this day. Amavasya date, Pradosh kal, auspicious Lagna and Chaughadia Muhurat have special significance in Diwali. The Diwali of Wednesday is considered auspicious for business man and people involved with dealings.

1. Pradosh Kal Muhurat

On 26th October, 2011 Wednesday, Delhi and nearby areas will have sunset around 17:42. From this moment to the next 2 hours 24 minutes will be the Pradosh Kal. The time of Pradosh kal is considered auspicious Muhurat for the Diwali Pujan. The fixed Lagna time is the best in Pradosh Kal. On this day, Pradosh Kal and fixed Lagna will be from 18:46 to 20:41. After this, Shub Chaughadia Muhurat will be from 19:20 to 20:58 which increases the auspiciousness of the Muhurat.

How to Use Pradosh Kal

All preparations of temple related to Puja, Rangoli, Deepdan etc should be done during Pradosh Kal. Additionally, it is considered auspicious to complete the work of sweets distribution during this time.

Also, the work of drawing of Swastika and writing Shub Labh on the doors should be done in this Muhurat time. Besides this, giving gift to the elders of the family and taking their blessings increases the auspiciousness in a person’s life. Giving donations etc. at religious places during this period is considered favorable.

2. Nishit Kaal

On 26th October, Wednesday, Nishit Kaal will be from 20:18 to 22:54. According to the local state, there may be a difference of few minutes in this time. The Amrit Chaugadia will be in the Nishit kaal from 20:58 to 22:36. Labh Chaughadia will also be present in Nishit Kaal. This time will be best for businessman to perform Lakshmi Pujan.

How to Use Nishit Kaal for Diwali Pujan

Calling and worshipping Dhan Lakshmi, Havan etc should be completed during this time. Apart from this, Maha Lakshmi Pujan, Maha Kali Pujan, writing, Kuber Pujan and chanting of mantra should be done during this time.

3. Maha Nishit Kal

On 26 October 2011, Wednesday, Maha Nishit Kaal will be from 22:54 to 01:30minutes. Cancer Lagna during Maha Nishit Kal is considered very auspicious. Maha Nishit Kal and Cancer Lagna will be from 22:55 to 01:18 minuted of the next day. This time period is specifically auspicious because of the two. A person who wants to perform worship of Diwali according to the scriptures, he used make use of this time period.

How to Use Maha Nishit Kal for Diwali Pujan

During this time basically, Tantric work, astrological knowledge, rituals, worshiping of powers is performed and calling other powers is considered auspicious. After Diwali Pujan, a lamp with four wick is lighted the whole night in the house. This lamp is considered as the symbol of Lakshmi and increase in luck.

Diwali Chaughadia Muhurat

Chaughadia of 26 October 2011, Wednesday are as follows:

Beginning time 6:13:50 am 7:40:53 am 9:7:57 am 10:35:1 am 12:2:4 pm 13:29:8 pm 14:56:12 pm 16:23:16 pm 17:50:20 pm 19:23:16 pm 20:56:12 pm 22:29:8 pm 0:2:4 am 1:35:1 am 3:7:57 am 4:40:53 am

Ending time 7:40:53 am Labh 9:07:57 am Amrit 10:35:1 am Kal 12:2:4 am Subh 13:29:8 pm Rog 14:56:12 pm Udhveg 16:23:16 pm Char 17:50:20 pm Labh 19:23:16 pm Udhveg 20:56:12 pm Subh 22:29:8 pm Amrit 24:2:4 pm Char 1:35:1 am Rog 3:7:57 am Kal 4:40:53 am Labh 6:13:50 am Udhveg

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Chaughadia- 26th October 2011, New Delhi

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Laxmi Pooja

Lakshmi Puja on Diwali

The day of Diwali festival is the most important one for Lakshmi-puja and is entirely devoted to the propitiation of Goddess Lakshmi.  Despite the fact that this day falls on an amavasya day it is regarded as the most auspicious.

The strains of joyous sounds of bells and drums float from the temples as man is invoking Goddess Laxmi in a wondrous holy "pouring-in" of his heart. All of a sudden that impenetrable darkness is pierced by innumerable rays of light for just a moment and the next moment a blaze of light descends down to earth from heaven as golden-footed Deep-Lakshmi alights on earth in all her celestial glory amidst chantings of Vedic hymns.

A sublime light of knowledge dawns upon humanity and this self enlightenment is expressed through the twinkling lamps that illuminate the palaces of thewealthy as well as the lowly abodes of the poor. It is believed that on this day Lakshmi walks through the green fields and loiters through the bye-lanes and showers her blessings on man for plenty and prosperity.

Lakshmi Pooja, or the worship of the goddess of wealth, is the main event on Diwali in North and West India. It is extremely important to keep the house spotlessly clean and pure on Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi likes cleanliness, and she will visit the cleanest house first. This is also the reason why the broom is worshiped on this day with offerings of haldi and kumkum (turmeric and vermilion). Lamps are lit in the evening to welcome the goddess. They are believed to light up Her path.

LAXMI SHLOKA

II The Mahalaxmi Mantra - Mahalakshmi Ashtak Strotra  II


Namastetu Mahaamaaye
Shree peetthey Surpoojitey
Shankha chakra gadaa hastey
Mahaalaxmi Namostutey

Namastey Garooda roodhey
Kola asura bhayankari
Sarva paapa harey Devi
Mahaa Laxmi Namostutey

Sarvagyey Sarvey-Varadey
Sarva-dushta Bhayankaree
Sarva-dukha harey Devi
MahaLaxmi Namostutey.

Sidhee- Budhee pradey Devi,
Bhukti Mukti pradaayanee,
Mantra-Moortey sadaa Devi,
MahaLaxmi Namostutey.

Aadi-Anta rahitey Devi,
Aadi- Shakti Maheshwari,
Yogajey Yogasambhutey,
MahaaLaxmi namostutey.

Sthoola Sukshma Mahaa roudrey
MahaaShakti Mahodarey
Mahaa paapa harey Devi,
MahaaLaxmi Namostutey

Padma Aasan Sthitey Devi,
Para Brahma Svaroopini,
Parmeshi Jagan Maatar,
MahaLaxmi Namostutey.

Shwet Aambar dharey Devi,
Nana Alankaara Bhooshitey,
Jagat Sthitey Jagan Matar,
MahaaLaxmi Namostutey.

 

LAXMIJI AARTI

 

II Laxmi  Aarti  (English) II

Jai lakshmi maataa, maiyaa jai lakshmi maataa|
Tumko nishadin dhyaavata, hara vishnu vidhaataa||
Brahmaani, rudraani, kamlaa, tu hi hai jaga maataa|
Surya chandramaa dhyaavata, naarada rishi gaataa||
Durgaa rupaa nirantara, sukha sampati daataa|
Jo koi tumko dhyaavata, riddhi siddhi dhana paataa||
Tu hi hai paatala basanti, tu hi shubha daataa|
Karma prabhaava prakaashaka, jaganidhi ke traataa||
Jis ghara mein tum rahati, saba sadaguna aataa|
Kara sake koii kara le, mana nahin ghabaraataa||
Tuma bina yagya na hove, vastra na koii paataa|
Khaana paana ka vaibhava, sab tumse hi aataa||
Shubha guna mandira sundara, kshirodadhi jaataa|
Ratana chaturdasha tuma hi, koii nahin paataa||
Aartii lakshmii ji ki, jo koii nar gaataa|
Ura aananda umanga ati, paap utar jaataa||

 

Ganesha Pooja

GANESHA  POOJA

Ganesh Puja is a must for deepavali Puja. Ganeshji is a must for Diwali pooja as he is to be worshiped in all pujas before any other god or goddess. Traditionally on Diwali night, Ganesh shares the altar with Lakshmi. Shree Ganesh is the god of good beginnings and the fabled remover of obstacles. In the Hindu pantheon, the two are unrelated, Ganesh being the son of Shiva and Parvati. However, when placed side by side, Lakshmi Ganesh hold out promise of a year of fulfillment, free from wants.

During the Ganesh puja, the idol of goddess Lakshmi is placed on the left and Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed god is kept on the right. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity and also personifies beauty, grace, and charm. She is normally depicted seated on a lotus with gold coins. Lord Ganesh has many functions in the Hindu pantheon. He is the Lord of Wisdom and the remover of obstacles.

Hindus believe that he must be kept happy to ensure smooth passage on the road to accomplishments. For this reason, he is worshiped together with Lakshmi during Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Then, Lakshmi is worshiped for wealth and prosperity, while Ganesh is worshiped first to ensure that any obstacles to obtaining wealth and prosperity are removed.

GANESHA SHLOKA

II  Shri Ganesha Shloka  II

 Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Kotisuurya Samaprabha |
Nirvighnam Kurume Deva SarvaKaaryeshhu Sarvadaa ||

II Meaning of  Shree Ganesha Shloka II

O God Ganesha (large bodied with a large belly), radiant as millions of Suns, Please, remove obstacles in all of my tasks all the time

GANESHA AARTI

II Ganesh Aarti  - English II

JAI GANESH JAI GANESH JAI GANESH DEVA
MATA JAKII PARVATII, PITAA MAHAADEVA
EKA DANTA DAYAVANTA, CAAR BHUJA DHAARII
MATHE SINDUURA SOHAI, MUUSE KII SAVARI
JAI GANESH...

ANDHANA KO AANKHA DETA
KORHINA KO KAAYAA
BANJHANA KO PUTRA DETA
NIRDHANA KO MAAYA
JAI GANESH...

PAANA CARHE, PHUULA CARHE
AURA CARHE MEVA
LADDUAN KO BHOGA LAGE
SANT KAREN SEVA
JAI GANESHA...

 

Diwali Poojan Vidhi And Samagri

History of Diwali

 The festival of Diwali is celebrated by Indians throughout the world in a joyous mood, with zeal and enthusiasm. The festival is predominated by colorful display of lights, bursting of crackers, cleanliness, sweets, lots of shopping, happiness. The festive spirit brings people of different communities closer, to celebrate the vibrant festival in the most blissful and lively way. Like most of the festivals in India, Diwali too has its base in mythology and there is a very interesting history about this festival. Go through the following lines to get information on the history of Diwali

FIVE DAYS OF DIWALI

The first day of this festival begins with 'Dhan Trayodashi' or 'Dhanteras'. After the Dhanvantari Trayodashi, the second day of Diwali is called 'Narak Chaturdashi', which is popular as 'Chhoti Diwali'. The third day of Diwali, which is also called 'Badi Diwali' is the main day of celebrations of the festival of diwali. On this day Laxmi poojan and Ganesha poojan is done. The fourth day of the festival is devoted to Govardhan Pooja (worship of Lord Govardhan Parvat). The fifth day of the festival is Bhai Dooj, the time to honor the brother-sister relationship. 

DIWALI POOJAN SAMAGRI

1.  Lakshmi and Ganesha idols


2. Gold and/or Silver coin embossed with picture of Goddess Lakshmi, new Currency notes


3. Vastra (new cloth) for Laxmi & Ganesh


4. Chauki


5. Cash Register/Accounts Books


6. Pen


7. Thali  3


8. Dhoop  , Agarbati


9. Pure Ghee, Curd, Honey, Pure Water ( Ganga Jal)


10. Panchamrit  (Mixture of Milk, Curd, Honey, Sugar, Ghee)


11. Turmeric Powder, Roli,  Kalawaa, Attar - (Scent)


12. Kalash, 2 mtr white and red cloth (each)


13. kapoor, nariyal (coconut with water) and Gola (dry Coconut)


14. Dry Fruits, Flowers including Lotus


15.  Betel leaves, betel nuts


16.  Bataashe, Khaand ke Khilone, Sweets


17. Sarees


18. Kheel, Loung, choti Elaichi, mango tree leaves


19. Kesar, Sindoor, Kumkum


20. Vandanvaar for entrance Gate


21. Fruits (prefferebly 5 like Mango, Banana, Apple, Orange, Grapes, Pear, Peach etc…)


22. Flower Garland (For murti & photos of dieties used in pooja)


23. Plates / Trays (Stainless steel/plastic) for keeping the Pooja Material


24. mud small/big Diyas


25. cotton wicks


26. Mustard oil and Match box

 

DIWALI POOJA VIDHI (Procedure)

Diwali is the festival of Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity and wealth. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visit everyone during Diwali and brings peace and prosperity to all. On the night of Diwali "Lakshmi-Pujan" is performed in the evenings. A traditional Pujan is performed after sunset in all the homes.

Eleven pieces of ghee diyas (lamps) are lit in front of the deities, naivedya of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess and devotional songs are sung in praise of Goddess Laxmi. After Deepawali Puja people light diyas (lamps) in their homes to usher in light and clear the darkness from the world.

In villages cattle are adorned and worshipped by farmers as they form the main source of their income. In south, cows are offered special veneration as they are supposed to be the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi and therefore they are adorned and worshipped on this day.

Step By Step Diwali Pujan:

• First clean the Puja room and then Bathe each Deity (Lakshmi & Ganesh) first with water, then with panchamitra/or rose water, followed by water once more


• Now put Deepak or diyas (Lamp) in front of the Deities - As the tiny diyas of clay are lighted to drive away the shadows of evil spirits


• Make a Panchamitra with 5 ingredients of milk, curd, ghee (clarified butter), sugar & Honey.


• Place Few mithais, snacks & fruits as a prashad.


• Make offerings of flowers, Kumkum (red colour), Sindoor (vermillion) and Haldi (turmeric).


• Light the Dhoop and Agarbatti (incense sticks) and lamps filled with Ghee.


• Now make offerings of Fruit, Sweet dishes (mithai), Salty snacks (Mathis, Ghathia, Namakpare) and offer Dakshina (token money), which could be given to the poor.


• In the end offer paan (betel leaves), cloves.


• Now pray to the deities to seek their blessings.


• Ganesh Pooja : Ganesh Puja is a must for deepavali Puja. (Lord Ganesha is to be worshipped in all pujas before any other God or Goddess.) (Ganesh Aarti is sung)


• Laxmi Pooja : Place Lotus and other flowers at her feet as an offering. A silver coin is placed in front of the Goddess during the puja. Now perform Aarti with flowers in hand (Lakshmi Aarti is sung).


•  After Deepawali Pujan give prasaad and Panchamrit to everybody.


• Light Diyas and candle all over the house. Do not leave any room unlighted.


• Go out to burst Diwali Crackers.

HAPPY DIWALI !

Enjoy And Be safe!!

Laxmi Ganesh Sculptures and Idols

As Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja is an intrinsic part of the Diwali Festival, Lakshmi-Ganesh sculptures and idols are a very important Diwali decorative item. These come in interesting designs in various sizes to suit the varied requirements of people.

You can get various variety of idols in the market you can buy any one which suits your budget and style. You can also get the clay unpainted idols and paint them using Acrylic colors and golden and silver colors. Decorate them using kundan stones, mirror, beads and even clothes which are readily available in market at pooja stores.

Some places idols are hard to obtain there you can use pictures or posters also. Some people keep both idols and stick pictures also known as "panna". You can print some from here also..

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Pooja Thali

 

Pooja thali is the plate in which all the items required to perform the worship or the puja of the God and Goddess are kept. The puja-thali has special significance for the festival of diwali in which the worship of Goddess Lakshmi is the main theme.

 

 

 

MATERIAL

• Steel Thali


• Any Decorative cloth


• Ribbon or Different type of Kinari


• Tissue Flowers and leaves


• Ghota


• Small Decorative mirror


• Fevicol


• Small Kalash and Katoris.

INSTRUCTION

1. Clean the thali with a wash cloth.


2. Stick decorative cloth in the center of the thali. Let it dry.


3. Make a "Satiya" or any design in the center with Ghota or ribbon.


4. Stick Tissue flowers or ribbon flowers around the corner in clusters.


5. Stick some mirrors around the design. Let it dry completely.


6. Now place Kalash and Katoris and voila your thali is ready!

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