Diwali, one of the most awaited festival of the Hindus, is just round the corner. As per the Hindu calendar, Diwali marks the beginning of New Year where you get rid of old things and make way for new opportunities. It is the time to spruce up your home, remove the clutter, clean every nook and corner of your house and if possible just repaint your home. It is believed that Lakshmi, the goddess of luck and prosperity, visits only clean and well-lit homes during Diwali.

Vastu and Diwali

Here are a few Vastu suggestions to help make your life better this Diwali and after.

• First of all, de-clutter your home. Throw away all those unwanted, unused things in your home like as old magazines, clothes, broken furniture, crockery or children’s toys. This is a symbol of making way for new things to enter.

• Place an image of Lakshmi and Ganesh on the front door. This enhances positive energy and removes negativity.
• Making rangolis at the entrance is a part of diwali decorations. To make it more auspicious, use coloured powder mixed with rock salt, to invite Ma Lakshmi.
• You can also make small footprints symbolizing the goddess Laxmi’s entry into your home. Use a mixture of rice flour and vermilion to make the small footprints.
• It is also said that toran fixed on the main door brings good luck. Make a garland with marigold flowers and mango leaves and tie it to the frame of the main door. This represents nature’s abundance and attracts good luck.
• In Vastu shastra, north direction is known as Kuberasthana. This position bestows wealth and power. This is considered to be the best place to keep the safe box. In order to maintain wealth that you can place a statue of Lakshmi in the safe with your valuables.
• To improve your financial condition more, to increase wealth, place a representation of Lakshmi in the north together with a few coins.
• According to Vastu and even Feng Shui, moving 27 things in your home works wonder. So on Diwali, you can try to move 27 things in your home and see what changes it brings to your life. Well, dont think that changing 27 things is a big burden. A small positioning change of say the salt and pepper bottle sor the flower plants is enough. So this is not a very big task. Watch how fortune invades your life by doing these simple changes.
• Refill your normal sugar reserves in the kitchen to ensure sweet days ahead.
• Place a water fountain in the North, East or South-east direction. Fresh water is symbol of good health.
• Place a cascade of water outside your front door, preferably on the right-hand side of the door.
• Light up your house. Homes that are well-lit attract more wealth and luck. So, just make sure that your home is shining nice and bright.
• The coins and notes that you use during diwali laxmi pooja must be kept in a red pouch tied with golden strings after use. They are considered to be symbols of blessings from Lakshmi and bearers of good luck throughout the year.

Relevant Vastu Tips on Diwali for Specific Directions

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, you can try the following to achieve specific results:

• East: Keep a water feature. This will help to start new projects.
• South: Hang pictures that inspire you to achieve more.
• Southeast: A bowl of fresh water on top of a 100 rupee note. This helps in bringing business’s prosperity.
• Southwest: Take a clay pot and fill with yellow flowers. This will increase savings.
• West: Place a piggy bank to enhance your energy to work and make money.
• North: To improve cash flow , hang a crystal ball.
• Northwest: Keep your bank/investment papers in this sector.

Some Other Tips

• Chalk out your financial goals for the year on Diwali.
• According to Vaastu, you write down your wealth aspirations.
• Another Vastu tip is to take three coins, wrap them up in red cloth, and place them next to a water bowl in the north. This area must be kept always clean.
• Focus on your goals regularly, and the wealth gods shall surely smile on you this Diwali.