How Many Diyas Should You Lit On Diwali? Expert Suggests

Diwali is one of the major festivals of Hindus which is not only celebrated in India but also abroad. It is a five-day long festival which starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. It is believed that in this five-day-long festival, the first Diya is lit on Dhanteras for Yamraj and thus is titled ‘Yam Ka Diya’. Every day of the Diwali festival has significance and thus it is important to know how many Diyas one should light and in what place to ensure good luck and prosperity. Check out our expert astrologer Dr. Aarti Dahiya’s view on this.

26 Diyas For Dhanteras

As per astrology, it is believed that on the evening of Dhanteras, we should lit 13 Diyas at the main entrance and 13 Diyas should be lit in every corner of the house. The total number of Diyas should be 26. This act ensures the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi in the house. But while lighting ‘Yam Ka Diya’ make sure to do this after every family member comes back home and is done with their eating and drinking. Use an old Diya and add mustard oil to it. Keep this Diya outside the house in the south direction facing towards garbage or drain.

5 Diyas For Narak Chaturdashi

It’s a ritual to light 5 Diyas on the occasion of Narak Cahturdashi. Place one of these Diyas (essential things to buy for diwali puja) at the worship place of the house, the second one in the kitchen, the third one at the water point, the fourth one under a Peepal or Banyan Tree and the last one at the main entrance of the house. The Diya lit on the main entrance should be four-faced and it should contain four long lights.

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Diyas On Diwali

Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped on Diwali (diwali vastu tips). Diyas are lit to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into the house. The first Diya should be lit while worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the second one should be placed under the Tulsi plant, the third one outside the main door, the fourth one under the Peepal tree, the fifth at the nearest temple, the sixth near garbage, seventh in the bathroom, eight on the parapet, ninth near the walls, tenth near window and eleventh at the nearest crossroad. Apart from all these, don't forget to light a lamp in the name of a goddess.

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