Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great joy by millions worldwide. It is not only one of the biggest festivals of the Hindus but also brings together people of other religions. Deepawali falls during the seasonal transition from autumn to winter, in the month of Kartik (October-November).This year, Diwali sees split celebrations on October 31 and November 1 as the Amavasya Tithi begins at 3:52 pm on October 31 and ends at 6:16 pm on November 1.DIWALI 2024: SHUBH MUHURATAccording to astrologer Vinod Soni Pauddar, this year Amavasya Tithi will begin on October 31 at 2:40 PM and will last until the morning of November 1.As per him, people should perform Diwali Puja on October 31, which is the Pradoshvaapini Amavasya Tithi. According to Shastra Samvat, celebrating Diwali on November 1 is not considered auspicious.ALSO READ: Diwali 2024: Is The Correct Date October 31 Or November 1? Check Lakshmi Puja Timings HereDiwali 2024: 5 Vastu Tips To Attract WealthPlace a Kuber idol/yantraPlacing a Kuber idol or yantra in the north of your home or the Puja room is considered to attract wealth.A brass Kuber idol with intricate craftsmanship. (Image: Shutterstock)Place diyas in auspicious zonesLight a lamp at the entrance and in the auspicious corners of your home as per vastu and Feng shui.Use a silk aasanThe usage of silk aasan while performing puja is considered auspicious and can lead to prosperity.Avoid black colourMake sure your puja room is neat and well-decorated with bright colours. Avoid black clothes and black colour around the worship area.Use colours of natureUsage of colours associated with nature for making rangolis etc or placing plants in the south-west corner of your plot can attract funds.Diwali 2024: 4 Zodiac Signs To Prosper As Per Saturn’s MovementAriesDiwali will make the commencement of favourable period for Aries. Their business will bloom and incomes will increase with the grace of Lord Shani.TaurusSaturn’s retrograde motion on Diwali will be beneficial for Taurus. There are high chances of good news, financial strengthening, and career progress.ALSO READ: Diwali 2024: 4 Rituals Believed To Help You Prosper FinanciallyCapricornCapricorns might get lucky this Diwali as they might receive stuck funds and also recognition for their hard work from friends, family, and co-workers.AquariusThere might be an end to the financial struggles of Aquarius and the beginning of good times. You can also think of starting something new during this period.Diwali 2024: 5 Important Traditions To Know AboutWorshiping Goddess LakshmiPeople worship the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, good fortune and purity to invite her into their homes and her gracious blessings over the family members.Rangoli MakingOn the occasion of Diwali, people make beautiful, colourful mandala rangolis or other types of creative rangolis to decorate their homes.Rangoli inspiration for Diwali: White feet and brown flowers over a green circular background. (Image: Unsplash)Lighting DiyaBrightly lit homes with diyas are the biggest sign of Deepawali. Placing lit diyas in the entire home is said to ward off dark and evil energy and purify your residence.Hanging ToransPeople hang decorative items like Torans (made of marigold flowers, Asopalav leaves, and other colourful items) at the entrance of the home to invite good fortune.Cow Dung LampsCow dung is considered sacred in Hinduism. Thus, people light lamps made from cow dung to attract all things holy and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.ALSO READ: Diwali 2024: What To Donate According To Your Zodiac SignDiwali 2024: 5 Traditional Bhog Recipes for Goddess LakshmiMoong Dal Sabudana KheerIngredients: Moong dal, sabudana, milk, sugar, cardamom, saffron and nuts.Preparation: Cook moong dal and sabudana in milk over medium flame. Then add sugar, cardamom and saffron to it.Boondi LadduIngredients: Chickpea flour, sugar syrup and ghee.Preparation: Deep-fry boondi (small chickpea flour balls) and then soak in sugar syrup. When the mixture is still slightly warm, form ladoo.Gur HalwaIngredients: Gur (jaggery), atta (wheat flour), besan (chickpea flour) ghee and milk.Preparation: Mix gur, atta, besan and ghee in milk. Cook it till it turns brown and all the milk is absorbed.PhirniIngredients: Rice, milk, sugar, cardamom and saffron.Preparation: Cook rice in sweetened milk with cardamom and saffron. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.ALSO READ: Diwali 2024: Why Devotees Must Discard Broken Items From Home Before The FestivalCheppi Kheeri/Coconut Milk RiceIngredients: Coconut milk, rice, sugar and cardamom.Preparation: Cook rice in coconut milk with sugar and cardamom until it forms a porridge-like consistency.
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