Diwali Puja 2024: Diwali, Deepawali or Deepotsav is the biggest festival of Hindu religion, which lasts for 5 days. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lakshmi and Ganesh together. On the evening of Diwali, idols of Lakshmi-Ganesh are installed at homes, shops, offices, factories etc.
Every year on Diwali, a new idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha (Laxmi Ganesh Idol) is purchased. On the day of Diwali, after performing puja rituals in the new idol, this idol remains installed for the whole year and the old idol is immersed. But have you ever wondered why Lakshmi Ganesh is worshiped in a new idol every year during Diwali? What is the reason or belief behind this?
Why is a new idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh bought on Diwali (Why Necessary To Buy Laxmi Ganesh New Idol)
During Diwali, the same idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh is bought new which is made of clay. Idols made of metals like gold, silver or brass are not changed. Generally, when the idol of Gods and Goddesses is installed during Ganeshotsav or Durga festival, it is immersed in ten days. But the idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh installed on Diwali remains there throughout the year.
Actually, in ancient times, worshiping idols made of clay was more prevalent. Which used to become broken, damaged or discolored after being kept for a year. Therefore, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the idol was immersed and a new idol was brought. After this, the tradition of buying a new idol every year on Diwali started.
When to buy Lakshmi-Ganesh idol
Let us tell you that the day of Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2024) is considered the most auspicious day to buy a new idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh in Diwali. Along with shopping for other items in Dhanteras, you can also buy the idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh on this day. This year Dhanteras is on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 and the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 31 October 2024.
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