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Durga Kavach

Posted by kathavarta on December 5, 2008

Durga Kavach is a collection of special shlokas from the Markandey Purana and is part of the Durga Saptashti. Chanting Durga Kavach during the Navratras is considered auspicious by the devotees of Duga Ma.

Durga Kavach

Atha Devyaah Kavachamah
AUM Asya Shrii Chandii Kavachasya
Brahmaa Rishhih Anushhtupah Chhandah Chaamundaa Devataa
Angaanyaa Soktamaataro Biijamah Digbandha Devataa Stattvamah
Shri Jagadamba apriityarthe Saptashatii Paathaan Gatvena Jape Viniyogah
AUM Namah Chandikaayai

Maarkandeya Uvaacha

AUM Yadh goohyam Paramam Loke Sarva Rakshaakaram Nrimaamah
Yaanna Kasya chidaa khyaatam Tanme Bruuhi Pitaamah 1

Brahmo Vaach

Asti Goohya tamam Vipra Sarva bhuuto pakaa rakamah
Devya astu kavacham punyam takshinashava Mahaamune 2

Prathamam Shailaputrii cha Dvitiiyam Brahmachaarinii
Tritiiyam Chandra ghanteti Kushmaan deti Chatur thakamah 3

Panchamam Skandamaateti Shhashhtham Kaatyaayaniiti cha
Saptamam Kaala raatrii ti Mahaa gaurii ticha ashhtamamah 4

Navamam Siddhi daatrii cha Nava durgaah Prakiir titaah
Uktaan yetaani naamaani brahma naiva mahaatmanaa 5

Agninaa Dahya maanastu Shatrumadhye Gato Ra Ne
Vishha me Durgame chaiva bhayaarh Sharanam Gataah 6

Na Teshhaan Jaayate Kinchi da shubham rana sam kate
Naapadam Tasya Pashyaami Shoka duhkha bhayam nahi 7

Yaistu Bhaktyaa Smritaa Nuunam Teshhaan vriddhih Prajaayate
Ye Tvaan Smaranti Deveshi Rakshase Taanna Sam shayah 8

Preta samsthaa tu Chaamundaa Vaaraahii Mahishhaasanaa
Aindrii Gaja samaa ruudhaa Vaishhnavii Garuda asanaa 9

Maaheshvarii vrishhaaruudhaa Kaumaarii Shikhi vaahanaa
Lakshmiih Padmaasanaa Devii Padmahastaa Hari Priyaa 10

Shvetaruupa dharaa Devii Iishvarii vrishha vaahanaa
Braahmii hamsa samaaruuDhaa Sarvaa bharana bhuush hitaa 11

Ityetaa Maatarah Sarvaah Sarvayoga Saman vitaah
Naanaa bharana shobhaaghyaa naanaa ratno pasho bhitaah 12

Dritiyante Rathamaaruudhaa Devyah Krodha samaa kulaah
Shankham Chakram Gadaan Shaktin Halam cha Musalaayudhamah 13

Khetakam Tomaram Chaiva Parashun Paashameva cha
Kuntaayudham Trishuulam cha Shaaraam aayudha muttamamah 14

Daityaanaan Dehanaashaaya Bhaktaa naama bhayaaya cha
Dhaarayantya ayudhaa niittham Devaanaan cha Hitaaya vai 15

Namaste astu Mahaaraudre Mahaa ghora paraakrame
Mahaabale Mahotsaahe Mahaa bhayavinaashini 16

Traahi maan Devi Dushhprekshye Shatruunaan bhayavardhini
Praachyaan Rakshatu Maa maindrii Aagney yaam agni devataa 17

Dakshine avatu Vaaraahii nai rityaan khadga dhaarinii
Pratiichyaan Vaarunii Rakshedah Vaayavyaan mriga vaahinii 18

Udiichyaan Paatu Kaumaarii Aishaanyaan Shuuladhaarinii
Uurdhvan Brahmaani me Rakshe dadhastaadah Vaishhnavii Tathaa 19

Evam Dasha Disho Rakshech chaamundaa Shava vaahanaa
yaa me Chaagratah Paatu Vijayaa Paatu prishhthatah 20

Ajitaa Vaama Paarshve tu Dakshine Chaaparaajitaa
Shikhaamu dyotinii Rakshedumaa Muurdhini Vyavasthitaa 21

Maalaadharii Lalaate cha Bhruvau Rakshedah Yashasvinii
Trinetraa cha Bhruvor madhye Yama ghantaa cha Naasike 22

Shankhinii chak shu shhor madhye Shrotrayorrdvaa vaasinii
Kapolau Kaalikaa Rakshet karnamuule tu Shaankarii 23

Naasikaayaan Sugandhaa cha Uttaroshh the cha Charchikaa
Adhare Chaam Ritakalaa Jihvaa yaan cha Sarasvatii 24

Dantaanah Rakshatu Kaumarii kanthadeshe tu chandikaa
Ghantikaan Chitra ghantaa cha Mahaa maayaa cha Taaluke 25

Kaamaakshii Chibukam Rakshedah Vaacham me Sarvaman galaa
Griivaayaan Bhadrakaalii cha prishhtha vamshe Dhanur dharii 26

Niilagriivaa Bahihkanthe Nalikaan Nalakuubarii
Skandhayoh Khanginii Rakshedah Baahuu me Vajradhaarinii 27

Hastayordan dinii Rakshed ambikaa Chaanguliishhu cha
Nakhaajn chhuuleshvarii Rakshet kukshau rakshet kuleshvarii 28

Stanau rakshen mahaadevii Manahshoka vinaashinii
Hridaye Lalitaa Devii Udare Shuula dhaariNii 29

Naabhau cha Kaaminii Rakshedah Guhyam Guhyeshvarii tathaa
Puutanaa Kaamikaa me Dhram Gude Mahishha vaahinii 30

Katiyaan Bhagavatii Rakshej jaanunii Vindhya vaasinii
Janghe Mahaabalaa Rakshet sarvakaama pradaayinii 31

Gulpha yornaarasinhii cha Paada prishhthe tu Taijasii
Paadaanguliishhu Shrii Rakshet paadaadha stala vaasinii 32

Nakhaanah Damshh Traakaraalii cha keshaansh chaivo{dhva} rkeshinii
Roma kuupeshhu Kauberii Tvacham Vaagiishvarii tathaa 33

Raktama jjaava saamaan saan yasthi medaansi Paarvatii
Antraani Kaala raatrishcha Pittam cha Mukutesh varii 34

Padmaavatii Padmakoshe Kaphe Chuu Daamanis tathaa
Jvaalaamukhii Nakha jvaalaa mabhedyaa Sarva sandhi shhu 35

Shukram Brahmaani me Rakshech chhaayaan Chhatresh varii tathaa
Aham kaaram Mano Buddhin Rakshen me Dharma dhaarinii 36

PraaNaapaanau Tathaa Vyaanam udaanam cha Samaana kamah
Vajra hastaa cha me Rakshetah praanam Kalyaana shobhanaa 37

Rase Ruupe cha Gandhe cha Shabde Sparshe cha Yoginii
Sattvam Rajasta mashchaiva Rakshen naaraayanii sadaa 38

Aayuu Rakshatu Vaaraahii Dharmam Rakshatu Vaishhnavii
Yashah Kiirtin cha Lakshmiin cha Dhanam Vidyaan cha Chakrinii 39

Gotra mindraani me Rakshet pashuunme Raksha Chandike
Putraanh Rakshen mahaa lakshmiir bhaaryaan Rakshatu Bhairavii 40

Panthaanam Supathaa rakshen maargam Kshemakarii tathaa
Raajadvaare Mahaa lakshmiir vijayaa Sarvatah Sthitaa 41

Rakshaa hiinam tu Yatsthaanam Varjitam Kavachena tu
Tatsarvam Raksha me Devi Jayantii Paapa naashinii 42

Pada mekam na Gach chhettu Yadiichchhech chhu bhamaat manah
Kavache naa vrito Nityam Yatra Yatraiva Gachchhati 43

Tatra Tatra artha laabhashcha Vijayah Saarva kaamikah
Yam Yam Chinta yate Kaamam Tam Tam Praapnoti nish chitamah
Paramaish varya matulam Praapsyate Bhuutale Pumaanah 44

Nirbhayo Jaayate martyah samgraa meshhva paraajitah
Trailokye tu Bhavet puujyah Kavache naav Ritah Pumaanah 45

Idam tu Devyaah Kavacham Devaa naamapi Durlabham.h
Yah Pathetah prayato Nityam Trisandhyam Shraddhayaan vitah 46

Daivii Kalaa Bhavettasya Trailokyeshhva paraajitah
Jiivedah Varshhashatam saagrama pamrityuvi varjitah 47

Nashyanti Vyaadhayah Sarve Luutaa vispho Takaadayah
Sthaavaram Jangamam Chaiva Kritrimam Chaapi Yadvishhamah 48

Abhi chaaraani Sarvaani Mantra yantraani Bhuutale
Bhuu charaah Khe charaash chaiva jalajaash chopa deshikaah 49

Sahajaa Kulajaa Maalaa Daakinii Shaakinii Tathaa
Antariksha charaa Ghoraa Daakin yashcha Mahaabalaah 50

Graha bhuuta pishaachaa shcha Yaksha gandharva raakshasaah
Brahma raakshasa vetaalaah Kushhmaandaa Bhairavaadayah 51

Nashyanti Darshanaattasya Kavache Hridi Samsthite
Maano nnatir bhavedah Raag yastejov Riddhikaram Paramah 52

Yashasaa varddharte so api Kiirti Mandita bhuutale
Japet sapta shatiin Chandiin kritvaa tu Kavacham Puraa 53

Yaavad bhuu mandalam Dhatte Sashaila vanakaana namah
Taavattishh Thati medinyaan Santatih Putra Pautrikii 54

Dehaante Paramam Sthaanam Yatsu rai rapi Durlabhamh
Praapnoti Purushho Nityam Mahaamaayaa Prasaadatah 55

Labhate Paramam Ruupam Shivena Saha Modate .. AUM 56
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Diwali Aarti

Posted by kathavarta on October 26, 2008

Shree Ganesh Aarti
Jai Ganesha Jai Ganesha Jai Ganesha Deva
Maata Jaaki Parvati Pitaa Mahadeva
Ladoowan Ka Bhog Lage Sant Karen Sevaa
Jai Ganesh Deva
Eka Dant Dayavant Chaar Bhujadhari
Maathe Par Tilak Sohe Muse Ki Sawaari
Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mevaa
Jai Ganesh Deva
Andhe Ko Aankh Det Kohin Ko Kaaya
Banjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan Ko Maaya
Surya Shama Sharan Aaye Safal Kijye Sevaa
Jai Ganesh Deva

Maa Lakshmi Aarti
Jai lakshmi maataa, Maiyaa jaya lakshmi maataa
Tumako nishadina dhyaavata, Hara vishnu vidhaataa

“Glory to you, O Mother, glory to you, mother Lakshmi. Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma meditate on you everyday and night.”

Brahmaanii, rudraanii, kamalaa, Tuuhii hai jaga maataa
Suurya chandramaa dhyaavata, Naarada rishi gaataa

“You are yourself the consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu and the mother of the world. The sage Narada sings your praises and the Sun and the Moon meditate on you.”

Durgaa ruupa nirantara, sukha sampati daataa
Jo koi tumako dhyaavata, riddhi siddhi dhana paataa

“As Durga, you grant both happiness and prosperity; and he who centres his attention on you becomes a recipient of all riddhis and siddhis-Prosperity and Accomplishment.”

Tuuhii hai paataala basantii, Tuuhii shubha daataa
Karma prabhaava prakaashaka, Jaganidhi ke traataa

“None but you dwell in the nether regions of the earth and you alone ensure good luck, bring to light the effect of Karma (action) and protect all worldly treasures.”

Jisa ghara mein tuma rahatii, saba sadaguna aataa
Kara sake koii kara le, mana nahin ghabaraataa

“All the virtues collect themselves where you have your dwelling ; with your grace and favour even the impossible becomes possible without causing any nervous agitation.”

Tuma bina yagya na hove, Vastra na koii paataa
Khaana paana kaa vaibhava, Saba tumase hii aataa

“No sacrifice can be performed without you (your grace), no one can obtain any garment (to cover his body); it is from you that one obtains one’s sustenance (food and drink).”

Shubha guna mandira sundara, Kshirodadhi jaataa
Ratana chaturdasha tuma hii, Koii nahiin paataa

“O daughter of the Ocean of Milk and the beauteous temple of all propitious virtues, you are a living mass of all the fourteen gems with which none else is endowed.”

Aartii lakshmii jii kii, Jo koii nara gaataa
Ura aananda umanga ati, Paapa utara jaataa

“Whosoever hymns this prayer to Lakshmi is purged of his sins and experiences the ecstasy of joy.”

The Universal Aarti
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Swami Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Bhakta janonke sankat
Bhakta janonke sankat Kshan me door kare
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“Om! Victory to You, Hari, Ruler of the Universe, You make the troubles of your devotees vanish in a second”

Jo dhyave phal pave
Dhukh bin se man ka
Swami dhukh bin se man ka
Sukha sampati Ghar ave
Sukha sampati Ghar ave
Kasht mite tan ka
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“Whoever thinks of You, gets results without any mental grief, Happiness and wealth come to his home, And his bodily woes vanish.”

Mata pita tum mere
Sharan padum mi kis ki
Swami sharan padum mi kis ki
Tum bina aur na dooja
Tum bina aur na dooja
Asha karum mi kis ki
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“You are my mother and my father, Who else can I seek refuge from? There is no one else other than You for me, Who shall I yearn for?”

Tum pooran Paramatma
Tum Antaryami
Swami Tum Antaryami
Parabrahma Parameshwara
Parabrahma Parameshwara
Tum sab ke Swami
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“You are whole and You are the Supreme Self, You are the Indweller in every being. O Supreme God, O Supreme Ruler, You are the Master of everybody”

Tum karuna ke sagar
Tum palan karta
Swami Tum palan karta
Mi sevak tum swami
Mi sevak tum swami
Kripa karo bharta
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“You are the Ocean of Mercy, You are the Ruler, I am Your servant and You are the Master, Please show mercy my Lord”

Tum ho ek agochar
Sab ke pranapati
Swami sab ke pranapati
Kis vidhi miloom dayamaya
Kisi vidhi miloom dayamaya
Tum ko mi kumati
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“You are the Unseen, You are the Master of everyone’s life, How can I meet You, O Abode of Kindness”

Deena bandhu dukh harta
Tum rakshak mere
Swami tum rakshak mere
Apane hast uthavo
Apane hast uthavo
Dwar khada mi tere
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“O friend of the downtrodden, O remover of grief, You are my protector, I am standing at your door, Please raise Your hand to assure me.”

Vishaya vikar mithavo
Pap haro deva
Swami pap haro deva
Shraddha bhakti badhavo
Shraddha bhakti badhavo
Santan ki seva
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“Please eradicate all material desires in me, And remove my sins, Increase my love for You and let me serve You”

Tan man dhan sab kuch hi tera
Swami sab kuch hi tera
Tera tujh ko arpan
Tera tujh ko arpan
Kya lage mera
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“My body, my mind, my wealth, And my everything belongs to You, I offer what is Yours to You, What is there that is mine?

Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Swami Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Bhakta janonke sankat
Bhakta janonke sankat
Kshan me door kare
Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare

“Om! Victory to You, Hari, Ruler of the Universe, You make the troubles of your devotees vanish in a second”
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Diwali Process: Kali Puja

Posted by kathavarta on October 25, 2008

“My child, you need not know much in order to please Me.
Only Love Me dearly.
Speak to me, as you would talk to your mother,
if she had taken you in her arms.”

Maa Kali is the fearful and ferocious form of the mother goddess Durga. She assumed the form of a powerful goddess and became popular with the composition of the Devi Mahatmya, a text of the 5th – 6th century AD. Here she is depicted as having born from the brow of Goddess Durga during one of her battles with the evil forces. As the legend goes, in the battle, Kali was so much involved in the killing spree that she got carried away and began destroying everything in sight. To stop her, Lord Shiva threw himself under her feet. Shocked at this sight, Kali stuck out her tongue in astonishment, and put an end to her homicidal rampage. Hence the common image of Kali shows her in her mêlée mood, standing with one foot on Shiva’s chest, with her enormous tongue stuck out.

Kali Puja is done to diminish the ego and all negative tendencies that hinder spiritual progress and material prosperity. Performed on the night of Kartik Amavasya, which falls in October/November, Kali Puja is an intense invocation to the fearsome goddess. The main purpose of the puja is to seek the help of the goddess in destroying evil – both in the outside world and within us.

The legend goes that long ago the demons, Shambhu and Nishambhu, disturbed the peace of Indra, the king of gods, and his empire (heaven). After extensive and endless battles, the gods lost all hope and the demons became stronger.

The gods took refuge in the Himalayas, the holy mountains, the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The shaken gods sought protection from Mahamaya Durga, the goddess of Shakti. Kali was born from Durga’s forehead as Kal Bhoi Nashini, created to save heaven and earth from the growing cruelty of the demons. Along with Dakini and Jogini, her two escorts, she set on her way to end the war and kill the devils.

There was chaos all around. After slaughtering the demons, Kali made a garland of their heads and wore it around her neck. In the bloodbath, she lost control and started killing anyone who came her way. The gods started running for their lives. The only source of protection seemed Lord Shiva, Durga’s consort.

Seeing the endless slaughter, Shiva devised a plan to save the world. He lay down in the path of the rampaging Kali. When the goddess unknowingly stepped on him, she regained her senses. The well-known picture of Ma Kali, with her tongue hanging out, actually depicts the moment when she steps on the Lord and repents.

That momentous day is celebrated ever since. Kali, also called Shyama Kali, is the first of the 10 avatars (incarnations) of Durga. Kali Puja is performed essentially to seek protection against drought and war, for general happiness, health, wealth, and peace. It is a tantrik puja and performed only at midnight on Amavasya (new moon night) in November.

Source: www.diwalifestival.org, you can also visit www.etirth.com for more religious stories.
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Diwali Process: Ganesh Puja

Posted by kathavarta on October 25, 2008

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.

Shri Laxmi-Ganesh Puja takes place on Diwali by placing their idol on a platform, making various offerings of sandal paste, saffron paste, perfume(itr), haldi, kumkum, abeer, gulal, garland of cotton beads, flowers, especially the marigold flowers and leaves of Bel (wood apple tree). Incense stick and dhoop is lit and offering of sweets, coconut, fruits, and tambul are made. At the end of pooja, aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesh is sung by the devotees.

Source: www.diwalifestival.org, you can also visit www.etirth.com for more religious stories.
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Diwali Process: Lakshmi Puja

Posted by kathavarta on October 25, 2008

Lakshmi was the daughter of the sage Bhrigu and took refuge in the ocean of milk when the gods were sent into exile. Lakshmi was reborn during the Churning of the Ocean. As soon as the gods saw Lakshmi, they all fell in love with her beauty. Shiva claimed Lakshmi as his wife, but since he had already taken the Moon, her hand was given to Vishnu, whom Lakshmi herself preferred.

Lakshmi is the goddess of light, beauty, good fortune and wealth. While Laxmi is generally worshiped to achieve success, she does not reside long with anyone who is lazy or desire her only as wealth.

Steps of Lakshmi Pooja
Spread a new cloth on a raised platform: Place a handful of grains in the center and, on this, place a kalash (pitcher) made of gold, silver, copper, or terracotta. Fill three-fourth of the kalash with water and place a betel nut, a flower, a coin, and some rice grains in it. Arrange five kinds of leaves or mango leaves in the kalash . Place a small dish on the kalash and fill it with rice grains. Draw a lotus with turmeric powder ( haldi ) over the rice grains and place the idol of goddess Lakshmi over it, along with coins.

Place the idol of Ganesha: In front of the kalash, on the right (South-West direction), place the idol of Ganesha. Also place ink and books related to your business or occupation on the platform. Light a lamp and begin the puja by offering haldi, kumkum, and flowers to the platform on which the kalash is placed. Then offer haldi, kumkum, and flowers to the water that is to be used for the puja. Invoke the river goddesses to be part of this water.

Invoke goddess: Lakshmi by reciting the Vedic mantras addressed to her. One can also recite the mantras mentioned in the Puranas or simply take some flowers in your hands, close your eyes, and think of goddess Lakshmi being showered with gold coins by two elephants standing on either side of Her and chant Her name. Then offer the flowers to the idol.

Place the idol of Lakshmi: Place the idol of Lakshmi in a plate and bathe it with water, panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee or clarified butter, honey, and sugar) and then with water containing some gold ornament or a pearl. Wipe the idol clean and place it back on the kalash. Alternately, you can just sprinkle water and panchamrit on the idol with a flower.

Offerings: Offer sandal paste, saffron paste, perfume (itr), haldi, kumkum, abeer, and gulal to the goddess. Offer a garland of cotton beads to the goddess. Offer flowers, especially the marigold flowers and leaves of Bel (wood apple tree). Light an incense stick and dhoop. Make an offering of sweets, coconut, fruits, and tambul. Make an offering of puffed rice and batasha. Pour some puffed rice, batasha, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds over the idol. Safe where you keep money and jewelry; Worship this safe as a symbol of Lord Kuber.

Arti: Finally, perform the aarti for goddess Lakshmi. Always remember that She abhors loud noise. So the aarti should be accompanied only by a small bell. Do not clap hands, as is the practice when performing aarti for other gods. A peaceful and sublime atmosphere should prevail during the pujan. Do not light crackers while the puja is on or immediately after it.

Source: www.diwalifestival.org, you can also visit www.etirth.com for more religious stories.
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Diwali Puja Process

Posted by kathavarta on October 24, 2008

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.

Five 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 (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 (Sweet), snacks & fruits as a prashad.

:~~ Make offerings of flowers, Abir (red colour), Sindoor (vermillion) and Haldi (turmeric). Light the 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 Diwali 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 have the Prasad and go out to burst Diwali Crackers.

Source: www.diwalifestival.org, you can also visit www.etirth.com for more religious stories.
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