There are many stories about why Diwali is celebrate with different beliefs regarding Deepawali are found in the Skanda, Padma, and Bhavishya Puranas. One important reason is that on Kartik Amavasya, when Shri Ram return to Ayodhya, countless lamps were lit to welcome him.
This start the beginning of the festival of lights, and Diwali began to be celebrate.
As everyone knows this story, what is the connection between Diwali and Goddess Lakshmi?
According to the stories of Ramayana, on the day of Kartik Amavasya in the Treta Yuga, Bhagwan Shri Ram return to Ayodhya with Mata Sita and Lakshman after completing 14 years of exile.
To welcome him, the people of Ayodhya lit lamps and distribute sweets.
In the joy of Shri Ram’s return, this day is celebrate every year by lighting lamps and sharing sweets.
Why is Goddess Laxmi Worshipped on Diwali?
As per the Markandeya Purana, when the earth was engulf in darkness, a radiant light appeare, and from it, Goddess Lakshmi emerge sit on a lotus.
Her light create the world, which is why there is a tradition of worshipping Lakshmi on this day.
The Shrimad Bhagavat Purana said that Lakshmi emerge from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan, as the eighth gem.
So, people decorate their homes and welcome Goddess Lakshmi by worshipping her, as she resides in homes that are clean, peaceful, and fill with happiness.
This is why it is a tradition to clean and decorate homes for Diwali, as it pleases Lakshmi, ensuring she stays longer.
It is also believe that on the night of Diwali, Lakshmi and Vishnu’s marriage took place.
Significance of Lakshmi Puja On Diwali
Goddess Lakshmi is consider the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
On this auspicious day of Kartik Amavasya, people worship the goddess of wealth to seek her blessings for prosperity.
It is believe that those who worship Goddess Lakshmi during the night or Pradosh Kaal on this day never face a shortage of wealth in their homes.
