The five-day Deepotsav has started. This time Diwali is being celebrated on 31 October 2024. On the other hand, Dhanteras festival is on 29 October. Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month. Diwali, one of the main festivals of India, is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity, and well-being. Everyone waits for Diwali. In this festival, there is a law of worshiping Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi.

All the preparations before the festival begin. From cleaning the house to decoration and preparations for worship, many other works are done. However, in the excitement of the festival, people often forget some important tasks to be done on the occasion of Diwali. Many things should be taken care of during the festival so that the enthusiasm of Diwali is not spoiled and the fun of the festival is doubled. Let us know what things should be kept in mind in this festival so that your Diwali is safe and full of happiness.

Cleaning and decoration
If you want the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi to remain on you and your family and to get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, then definitely clean your house. This will make you feel good and give you peace of mind. Along with this, welcome Goddess Lakshmi by decorating your house. For this, you can do eco-friendly decoration in your house. For this, you can decorate your house with candles, colorful earthen lamps, and rangoli.

Take care of safety
While buying crackers, keep in mind that you buy only government-approved brands of crackers. If possible, use crackers that reduce air pollution and noise pollution keep children and animals away from crackers, and take care of their safety.

Shopping
If you like traditional things, then buy goods from local markets around you. Here you will find unique and traditional items. You can also choose good gifts for your friends and relatives.

Make food and sweets.
If possible, make sweets at home for Diwali, this will reduce the chances of adulterated sweets coming into the house and will not be harmful to the health of the family members. Avoid buying sweets from the market because due to high demand, the chances of adulteration in them increase and it can be harmful to you and your loved ones' health.

Spend time with family and friends.
The real joy of any festival comes with family and friends. Celebrate this Diwali with your family and friends. Do puja with them, burst crackers, and enjoy food. This will strengthen your relationships and increase love.

Take care of the environment.
Celebrate Diwali with eco-friendly things. Use clay Diwali instead of plastic. Use natural colors and decorations. Along with this, take full care of the cleanliness of the surroundings.

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