Diwali is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India. This festival of lights symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali is typically celebrated on the night of Amavasya and will be celebrated on October 31 this year.
However, the Amavasya Tithi will end on November 1 at 06:16 PM. For Diwali Puja, setting up the idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi in the right direction is important for inviting prosperity, peace, and success into the home. With just days left for the ‘Festival of Lights’, here is the right direction to place Ganesh-Laxmi idol for puja: The idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi should ideally face either the east or north direction, as both these directions are considered auspicious according to Vastu Shastra.
The person performing the puja should sit facing these directions as well, preferably facing east. While East represents the direction of the rising sun and is associated with new beginnings and positivity, North is believed to attract wealth and prosperity, making it especially favorable for Lakshmi puja, as Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. Placement of the Idols Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, should be placed on the left-hand side when facing the idols.
In Hindu rituals, Ganesha is always worshipped first, as he is the harbinger of good fortune and success. By placing him to the left, you follow the traditional practice that symbolizes balance and harmony. Goddess .
