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Cleaning the house on Diwali is considered extremely important. It is believed that old items lying around the house cause Vastu defects and negatively impact the financial situation.
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New Delhi: This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th. Diwali is also considered an occasion to gain positive energy and prosperity.
Therefore, cleaning the house on Diwali is considered extremely important. It is believed that old items lying around the house cause Vastu defects and negatively impact the financial situation. Therefore, it is especially important to remove these items during Diwali cleaning to ensure the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi remain in the house. Let us know the items that must be removed from the house during Diwali cleaning.
Old or broken watches
Keeping old or broken watches inside the house increases the circulation of negative energy. These not only hinder the prosperity and good fortune of the home, but can also bring unrest in the lives of family members.
According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 20. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 3:44 PM on October 20 and ends at 5:54 PM on October 21. Since it starts before sunset, October 20 is marked as the main day for Lakshmi Puja.
The most auspicious times for the puja are:
These periods are considered ideal for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber, the deities of prosperity, wisdom, and wealth.
The significance of Amavasya on Diwali
The new moon night of Amavasya holds deep spiritual significance. As per legend, it was on this day that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and completing 14 years of exile. The citizens lit oil lamps across the kingdom to welcome him home, a tradition that became the essence of Diwali. The lamps symbolise the victory of light over darkness, and good over evil, reminding us that hope shines even in the darkest times.
