Diwali 2024: 10 auspicious items to buy on Diwali to get Maa ...

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Hindustan Times

Oct 30, 2024 02:23 PM IST

Diwali 2024: Diwali is on Thursday, October 31. Here are some auspicious items, including diyas and silver coins, that you should buy.

Diwali 2024: Diwali falls on Thursday, October 31. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil. On this day, devotees worship Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber, decorate their homes with flowers, diyas and lights, make rangolis, wear new clothes, exchange gifts, and visit their loved ones. Lakshmi Puja is also performed on this day. To make the puja ceremony more auspicious, buying special items to seek Maa Laksmi's blessings is advised. Check out our list.

Diwali - Figure 1 — Photo Hindustan Times

Diwali 2024: Buying Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha's idols on Diwali is considered auspicious. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Diwali 2024: What to buy on Diwali to get Maa Lakshmi's blessings

According to Drik Panchang, here are 10 items that one should buy during Lakshmi Puja.

Auspicious items to buyNew idols or pictures Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber'sRaw turmericDakshinavarti shankh (conch shell)Broom CowriesPuffed rice and batashaGold or silver coins Betel, Bilva and Tulsi leavesLotus seed and lotus flowerFive big earthen diyas and 25 small earthen diyas

Buying all these items during Diwali and using them for Lakshmi Puja is considered auspicious. According to panchang, they should be obtained before the festival.

Diwali - Figure 2 — Photo Hindustan Times

New idols of Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber: For Diwali puja, buy earthen idols of Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber. You can also buy gold or silver idols. If none of the above are possible, get pictures and place them in your puja room or area.

Place Maa Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Ganesha's idols in your place of worship during Diwali puja. (Pinterest)

Raw turmeric: Buying raw turmeric during Diwali is considered auspicious. Use it during the Lakshmi Puja on Diwali.

Dakshinavarti shankh: Buy a Dakshinavarti shankh (conch shell) for Diwali puja. Fill it with rice grains and coloured kumkum, and keep it in your home temple.

Broom: Buying a broom is considered auspicious for Diwali puja. It is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi.

Diwali - Figure 3 — Photo Hindustan Times

On Diwali, people buy brooms as it is believed that it will bring prosperity. (PTI)

Cowries: Cowries are considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. Buying Gomti Chakra along with cowries is also auspicious.

Puffed rice and batasha: It is believed that one should buy puffed rice and batasha on Diwali to please Goddess Lakshmi.

Gold or silver coins: Buying gold or silver coins with Goddess Lakshmi's image is a ritual that must be practised on Diwali. Keeping these coins is considered extremely auspicious and brings luck and prosperity.

Keeping a silver coin engraved with the image of Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring luck. (PTI)

Betel, Bilva and Tulsi leaves: Betel, Bilva and Tulsi leaves are auspicious for Diwali puja. One should keep them in the place of worship.