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!!