Goddess Lakshmi is considered to be the goddess of wealth, fortune, luxury, and prosperity while Ganesha is the lord of intellect and wisdom. Then at the evening during Pradosh Kaal, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped together. They wear new clothes and decorate their houses and temples. On the day of Diwali, everyone wakes up early in the morning to clean their houses and prepare for puja. Lakshmi Puja Muhurta - 4th November, 2021 (06:09 pm to 08:20 pm) As per the Hindu epic 'Ramayana', Diwali marks the victory of Lord Rama over evil as he defeated King Ravana and returned back to his homeland Ayodhya along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after spending 14 years in exile. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped and an elaborate puja is performed at home as well as at the workplaces.
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were lowkey celebrations from the past two years, this year too the government has warned everyone about safety precations one must keep in mind while celebrating the day. This year, the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on November 4.
According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious festival is celebrated during the Amavasya of the Kartik month. It is celebrated across the country with fervour and enthusiasm. Diwali 2021: The festival of lights, Diwali, is one of the biggest festivals in India.