1. Diwali 2024, Preparation and Shopping.
A. Gift List:
This Diwali 2024, you can make your family and poor people’s days special by giving them gifts. Prepare thoughtful gifts to make friends and family happy. I like to make good sweets at home and gift them to my family members, this has a positive effect on their mind.
B. Decorations Items:
To celebrate this Diwali 2024 in a special way, we like to light diyas, candles and make rangoli in the house to make this Diwali 2024 memorable and can also use colorful lights to decorate the house, so for this you can do shopping to buy the most expensive material.
C. Festive Outfit:
We all know that Diwali is the most special festival of India So to represent yourself best in this Diwali if you want you can purchase new traditional outfits like sarees, lehengas or kurta etc.
2. Culinary Delights
A. Sweets Preparation:
As we know that if there is any festival in India, if sweets are not made in it, then it feels a bit strange, so to make this festival special, you should plan to make traditional sweets like ladoos, barfis, and jalebi at home.
To make the recipes, buy the ingredients in advance and keep them ready.
B. Savory Snacks:
To make this Diwali 2024 special with family, you can also keep a cooking session at home and you can enjoy cooking with family. and we can make different types of snacks and dishes, this increases family unity and happiness.
C. Festival Dinners:
To make Diwali 2024 special, plan a special menu for dinner, which includes:
- Paneer dishes
- Biryani or pulao
- Raita and salads etc.
3. Preparing the Altar
A. Choose the right place:
Choose a quiet and clean place to prepare the altar, which is in a good place in the house, like the puja room or any good place in the house.
B. Puja Thali:
Take a clean and beautiful puja thali to prepare the altar. You can keep diya, flowers and prasad in it.
C. Fragrant Flowers:
Use fragrant flowers like marigold, jasmine or rose to create a fragrant atmosphere. All of these can be kept in a thali or decorated on the altar.
D. Diyas and Diwali Lights:
It is unlikely that diyas will be available during this Diwali because diyas are a symbol of Diwali, so to use them, first fill diyas with ghee or oil and keep them ready for lighting. Also, if you want, nowadays you can also install LED lights.
E. Sweets:
For this Lakshmi Puja of Diwali, keep special sweets ready like ladoo, barfi or kheer. These can be distributed as prasad to family and friends after the puja.
4. Time of Puja:
A. Set the Time with Family:
Sit with your family members and decide the time for the puja. This time usually falls on the day of Diwali or Amavasya.
B. Take a Resolution:
Before the start of the puja, tell all the members to be ready for the puja at this time.
C. Time Of Puja:
On Diwali day, usually the time for Lakshmi Puja falls at night, when the moon is full. On this day, you should check some shubh muhurat.
D. Mantra and Arthi:
During the Puja, chant mantras for Lakshmi ji and involve all family members in Aarti.
After the Puja is over, do not forget to distribute Prasad along with all family members and also wish Diwali. This increases family unity and happiness.
E. Prayers and Mantra:
- Remember the mantras for Lakshmi and Ganesh ji’s Puja.
- Inspire all family members to join the Puja.
5. Community and Family Engagement
A. Community Events:
- Plan to attend local community events or fairs.
- Consider volunteering in charity programs.
B. Family Gathering:
- Plan a gathering or get-together with family.
- Have games or activities like card games or entertainment.
6. Eco Friendly Celebration
A. Sustainable Decorations:
- Use biodegradable decorations and natural colors.
- Minimum Use of the plastic.
B. Noise Free Fireworks:
- Use the Low Noise Firework or eco-friendly alternatives.
- Instead of fireworks, light up with diyas and candles.
7. Digital Celebrations.
A. Virtual Puja:
- Plan a virtual puja with family members at doorsteps.
- Use live streaming or video calls.
B. Social Media Sharing:
- Share your Diwali celebrations on social media.
- Send digital greetings and wishes.
Use this celebration plan to make Diwali 2024 special. Make every activity thoughtful and joyful so that your Diwali is memorable. Wishing you a Diwali filled with happiness, light, and prosperity!