Diwali 2022: There is not much time left for the festival of lights, Diwali. This year, Diwali is on October 24, 2022, although the glory of Diwali is already visible in the markets. People start preparations in advance to celebrate the festival of Diwali with enthusiasm. Diwali is a festival of five different festivals. Diwali festival begins with Dhanteras, in which Lord Dhanvantari, Mata Lakshmi and Kuber ji are worshipped. Buying utensils and gold and silver items on this day is considered auspicious. The second day is Narak Chaturdashi, which is called Choti Diwali. The house is cleaned and decorated in Choti Diwali. Then on the day of Deepawali, Lakshmi Ganesh is worshiped and Deepotsav takes place. Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj are celebrated after Diwali. Both these festivals are also important on religious grounds. In such a situation, a lot of preparations should be done in advance for the Deepotsav of these five festivals. If you have not started preparing for Diwali yet, then here you are being given a complete list of preparations to celebrate Bhai Dooj from Dhanteras. According to the list of preparations for Diwali, complete all the work immediately.
Decide on the food plan for the festival
What dishes to make during Dhanteras, Choti Diwali and Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Make a four-day lunch plan in advance.
kitchen items shopping
Make a list of all the ingredients needed for the kitchen and get all the items ordered in advance. Buy vegetables and fruits a day or two before the festival, but make arrangements for all other spices, oil, flour and rice etc. in advance.
People often wear new clothes during the festival. In such a situation, shop for clothes for family members in advance. Whatever clothes and other necessary shopping have to be done according to the budget, do it in advance.
cleanliness
Even after sweeping the house every day, dirt remains in the house. Beforehand, clean the corners of the walls, cupboards, kitchen etc. properly. Remove the things that are not of use from the house. Get or sell junk or defective electronic items. If you do not use old clothes or any other thing, then give it to the needy.
Bhai Dooj is the festival after Diwali. If you are going to give a gift to your brother or sister on this occasion, then buy the gift of Bhai Dooj in advance. Do not go to buy gifts a day before the festival.
check the light
On the occasion of Diwali, houses are decorated with lights. If you already have lights, check them to see if they are working properly.
preparation for dhanteras
- This year Dhanteras is on 23rd October. Shopping on the day of Dhanteras is considered auspicious. Therefore, first of all, include the shopping list in the list of preparations. Make a complete list of what you want to buy on Dhanteras. It can include the idol of God, worship material, utensils and gold and silver items.
- Diyas are lit in the evening and the house is illuminated. Therefore, make arrangements for lights and lamps to decorate the house.