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Diwali 2021: How to perform Lakshmi Ganesha puja at home step-by-step, here’s everything you need to know!

Diwali, which is celebrated every year on the Amavasya of the Karthik month, will be celebrated today on November 4 this year.

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Diwali is one of the auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated with full zeal and zest. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the globe. It is also known as the ‘festival of lights’ because the word ‘Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepavali which means “rows of lighted lamps”. People lighten their houses, shops, offices, and public places with small oil lamps called diyas and fairy lights.

Diwali, which is celebrated every year on the Amavasya of the Karthik month, will be celebrated today on November 4 this year. The core purpose of Diwali is to bring wealth and happiness into the lives of millions of people.

Why do we celebrate Lakshmi Puja on Diwali?

Diwali is a festival dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi. The festival of lights signifies the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. In Indian tradition, it is said that Goddess Mahalakshmi visits every family during Diwali, bringing pots of prosperity, wealth, amongst many other blessings. Performing Lakshmi Ganesha puja on Diwali will help gain Goddess Mahalakshmi’s blessings and welcome success, happiness, prosperity, and abundance into the family.

Before we move on to how to celebrate Lakshmi Puja, it is extremely important to clean the house. Broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi and this is the reason, it is worshipped on this day with offerings of haldi and kumkum. We must clean the house and purify with Gangajal which is considered the most important holy water in Indian tradition.

What all important items do you need to perform Lakshmi Ganesha Puja on Diwali?

The first thing you need is Goddess Lakshmi and Ganeshji’s idol. Make sure that the idol of Lakshmiji is in sitting posture with open palm mudra and coins flowing from the palm.

1 ghee diya lamp and 1 mustard lamp for Lakshmiji.

A handful of kamal gatta (lotus seed rosary), white supari, green coriander seeds, lahi, battasa, majishta, green unshelled moong dal, and puffed rice/poha.

1 copper or silver Kalash, mango leaves, unshelled coconut, glass with water and dipped mango leaf, roli thread, a garland of cotton beads, lotus flowers.

Seasonal fruits like banana, especially wood apple or sitaphal, loose flowers- rose petals, marigold, etc, sweets such as laddoo, pedha or some other (if you can, then petha is best for Lakshmiji).

Akshat- white rice mixed turmeric and red kumkum, panchamrit, and silver coins.

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Following are the steps in which the puja can be performed:

Step 1: Before you start with the procedure of puja, sprinkle Gangajal all over the house and on all the members of the family as a mark of the purification.

Step 2: Set up a chauki (raised wooden platform) on which you’ll be doing the pooja. Then, put both white and red cloth over the platform and sprinkle it with grains. The white cloth represents Ganeshji and Navagraha Poojan, whereas the red cloth represents Lakshmiji.

Step 3: Fill three-fourth of a Kalash with water, then add coins, betel nuts, raisins, cloves, dry fruits, and cardamom. Now, on the top of the Kalash, place a full coconut, unshelled, with a Swastik made of kumkum and a vibrant roli thread wound around it. Put mango leaves under the coconut as well. Decorate the Kalash with kumkum and flowers and place it on the puja altar.

Step 4: Pure water, panchamrit, sandal water, and rose water should be used to bathe the idols. Then they are to be decorated with turmeric powder, sandal paste, and kumkum. Following that, garlands and flowers are placed around the idols.

Step 5: The Lakshmi puja begins with an offering to Ganesha, followed by an offering to Goddess Lakshmi. Offerings such as badasha, laddoos, betel leaves and nuts, dry fruits, coconut, sweets (made in the home’s kitchen), and some coins. Lamps and incense sticks are lit and flowers are offered while chanting the mantra.

Step 6: The story of the goddess Lakshmi, also known as Lakshmi’s Panchali, is recited by one of the family members and the rest of the family listens attentively. Flowers and sweets are presented to the Goddess’ idol at the end of the story.

Step 7: The puja is completed by singing the aarti song and waving the camphor lamp in front of the idol. Then the prayers for prosperity, success, and wealth are offered to the goddess, and sweets are consumed as Prasad.

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Happy Navratri 2025: Wishes, messages, quotes, greetings, images, and whatsApp greetings

Celebrate Navratri 2025 with heartfelt wishes, messages, quotes, and WhatsApp greetings. Share the joy of the nine nights of devotion to Maa Durga, spread positivity, and bless your loved ones with happiness, strength, and prosperity this festive season.

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Navratri 2025, starting on September 22, is a nine-night festival dedicated to Maa Durga, celebrating the victory of good over evil. Across India and around the world, devotees mark the occasion with prayers, fasting, music, dance, and community gatherings. The festival emphasizes devotion, courage, and inner strength, and is a time to share blessings with loved ones through heartfelt Navratri wishes.

Unlike large-scale celebrations in India, many households and communities celebrate in more intimate settings, decorating homes with diyas, offering prayers at temples, and organizing dandiya nights and devotional gatherings. Traditional foods and vrat-friendly recipes are also an integral part of the celebration.

Here’s a collection of Happy Navratri wishes you can share with friends, family, and colleagues:

Wishes to Share During Navratri:

  • Wishing you a Navratri filled with devotion, joy, and prosperity.
  • May the nine nights bring peace to your home and happiness to your heart.
  • Let’s celebrate the spirit of Navratri with prayers, music, and love.
  • May Goddess Durga bless you with strength to face every challenge.
  • Wishing you health, harmony, and happiness this Navratri.
  • May these nine nights light up your life with positivity.
  • Sending warm Navratri wishes from my family to yours.
  • May every dance step and prayer you offer reach Maa Durga’s blessings.
  • Here’s to a Navratri that feels bright, peaceful, and full of grace.
  • May this festive season give you courage and clarity.

Happy Navratri Quotes:

  • May your prayers during these nine nights bring success and harmony.
  • Celebrate the spirit of Navratri with a heart full of gratitude.
  • Wishing you good health, prosperity, and endless joy this Navratri.
  • Let the divine energy of Durga guide your path this festive season.
  • May Goddess Durga empower you with strength, wisdom, and courage this Navratri and always.
  • Let us celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Happy Navratri to you and your loved ones.
  • May the colors of Navratri brighten your life with happiness, health, and prosperity.
  • On this auspicious occasion, may Maa Durga fulfill all your wishes and bless your home with peace.

Messages to Share on WhatsApp and Social Media:

  • Happy Navratri! May Maa Durga guide you toward wisdom and strength.
  • The nine nights remind us that patience and devotion bring results.
  • Celebrate Navratri with faith in your heart and kindness in your actions.
  • May you find joy in the small rituals and blessings in every prayer.
  • Wishing you courage to overcome negativity, just like Durga did.
  • Navratri is not only about fasting — it’s about feeding your soul with positivity.
  • May this Navratri open doors of success and peace for you.
  • Sending warm wishes across the miles this festive season.

Happy Navratri 2025 Greetings:

  • Remember: every night of Navratri is a chance to start fresh.
  • Happy Navratri 2025! Celebrate with love, and let blessings surround you.
  • May Maa Durga fill your home with peace and happiness this Navratri.
  • Wishing you nine nights of devotion, joy, and togetherness.
  • May the blessings of Navratri bring love and light into your life.
  • Happy Navratri! Let every day be a step toward positivity.
  • May this festive season strengthen bonds with family and friends.

Navratri 2025 Quotes and Inspiration:

  • “Navratri is not only a festival, it’s a reminder that good always wins.”
  • “Nine nights, nine forms, infinite blessings.”
  • “Strength is not given, it is awakened — just like the spirit of Durga.”
  • “Dance, devotion, and discipline — the rhythm of Navratri.”
  • “Every prayer during Navratri is a step closer to peace.”

This Navratri, let devotion, love, and positivity fill every home. Share these Navratri wishes, quotes, and messages to spread blessings and joy with friends and family.

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Happy Janmashtami 2025 wishes, messages and quotes to share

On Janmashtami 2025, share heartfelt wishes, WhatsApp messages, statuses, and quotes to spread the joy of Lord Krishna’s birth.

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Janmashtami 2025 is being celebrated today, August 16, across India and among devotees worldwide. The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed with fasting, devotional songs, dahi handi celebrations, and midnight prayers. On this auspicious occasion, here are some heartfelt wishes, WhatsApp messages, statuses, and greetings that you can share with your loved ones.

WhatsApp Messages for Janmashtami 2025

  • May Lord Krishna bless your home with peace, love, and happiness. Wishing you a divine and joyful Janmashtami!
  • On this auspicious day, let the melodies of Krishna’s flute bring serenity to your heart. Happy Janmashtami 2025!
  • May the blessings of Kanha always be with you and your family, guiding you towards the path of truth and dharma.
  • Celebrate this Janmashtami with love, laughter, and devotion. Jai Shri Krishna!
  • May the divine presence of Krishna fill your life with eternal joy and positivity. Happy Janmashtami!

Janmashtami Status Ideas

  • 🌸 Jai Shri Krishna! Wishing everyone peace, love and divine blessings on this Janmashtami 2025. 🌸
  • 🎶 “Where there is Krishna, there is love, where there is love, there is life.” Happy Janmashtami! 🎶
  • 🌼 This Janmashtami, may Krishna’s flute play the music of happiness in your life. 🌼
  • 🥛✨ Dahi handi, Krishna’s leela, and divine blessings—let’s celebrate Janmashtami with joy! ✨🥛
  • 🙏 On Krishna Janmashtami, may the divine guide you to overcome challenges with courage and grace. 🙏

Short Janmashtami Quotes

  • “Krishna’s words are timeless wisdom; his life, an eternal inspiration.”
  • “Let love, compassion, and truth be your dharma this Janmashtami.”
  • “With devotion in your heart, every day can be Janmashtami.”
  • “Krishna teaches us to live with courage, love with purity, and guide with wisdom.”
  • “On this divine day, may Krishna’s blessings bring light to every corner of your life.”

Greeting Messages for Friends and Family

  • Wishing you and your family a blessed Janmashtami 2025! May the joy of Krishna’s birth fill your life with happiness.
  • Happy Krishna Janmashtami! May the teachings of Lord Krishna inspire you to walk the path of righteousness.
  • Celebrate this day with devotion, joy, and faith. Sending you warm wishes on this Janmashtami.
  • May your heart and home be filled with divine love and bliss of Lord Krishna. Happy Janmashtami!

On this sacred occasion, may Krishna bless you with wisdom, prosperity, and endless happiness.

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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Send heartfelt wishes and Rakhi status to your brother

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2025 with heartfelt wishes and social media statuses to express your love for your brother, even from afar.

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Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of love, trust, and the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother’s wrist, praying for his happiness, prosperity, and protection, while brothers promise to protect their sisters.

If you can’t be with your brother this Raksha Bandhan, don’t worry—you can still send your love through these warm wishes and social media statuses for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.

Heartwarming Rakhi wishes for your brother

  • Rakhi is the festival of love,
     A sister’s affection is endless,
    A brother’s promise to protect forever,
    A bond blessed with heartfelt prayers.
    Happy Raksha Bandhan!
  • The sibling bond is a blessing,
     No other relationship compares in the whole world.
    Happy Raksha Bandhan!
  • Rakhi brings a silk thread,
     A loving brother, a group of sisters,
    May this bond never break,
    And our togetherness never fade.
    Happy Raksha Bandhan!
  • This sweet bond holds hope,
     The Rakhi thread carries love and trust.
    Happy Raksha Bandhan!
  • Blessed to have a brother like you,
     Wishing you every happiness in life.
    Happy Raksha Bandhan!
  • You are my identity, my brother,
     My prayers are always for you,
    You are my world.
    Happy Raksha Bandhan!
  • A sandalwood mark, showers of joy,
     Siblings’ love and togetherness,
    Wishing you a happy Rakhi festival.
  • Lucky are the sisters,
     Who have their brother’s protective hand,
    Always there in every difficulty.
  • Fragrance of monsoon and the joy of rain,
     Brother’s hope and sister’s love,
    Wishing you a happy Raksha Bandhan.

If rain or distance keeps you from tying Rakhi in person this year, you can do it during the Abhijit Muhurat or Pradosh Kaal for an auspicious moment. Social media posts and heartfelt statuses can still make the day special, no matter the miles apart.

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