Chief Pandit of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Acharya Satyendra Maharaj on October 29, cleared the confusion on the dates of Choti Deepawali and Badi Deepawali. Speaking to media, Maharaj said that Choti Deepawali on October 30 and Badi Deepawali should be celebrated on October 31 in the court of Ram Leela.
“On October 30, Choti Deepawali will be celebrated and the Puja should be held in the evening and Badi Deepawali will be celebrated on October 31. In the court of Bhagwan Ram Leela. Earlier, Choti Deepawali, Deepawali and Annakoot were celebrated. However, the traditions have changed.”
Further, he extended Deepawali wishes to the people. “I wish everyone a very happy Deepawali and I pray everyone has a good year. I hope all the evils are burnt down and the country makes progress,” Acharya Satyendra Maharaj also mentioned the traditions carried out during Dhanteras and said that Bhagwan Ganesha and Ma Lakshmi are worshipped and the traditions have been continued since a long time.
“On Dhanteras, Bhagwan Ganesh and Ma Lakshmi are worshipped. It has been our tradition to do the puja and have a feast. Along with that, several other gods are also worshipped. The same traditions and rituals have been conducted over the years and everyone should follow them. People have believed that something new should be brought on Dhanteras as it brings them luck and money,” he added.
People from across the country are celebrating Dhanteras with full gusto and fervour.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion. “Many congratulations to all my family members of the country on Dhanteras, a festival symbolizing health, happiness and prosperity. I wish that by the grace of Bhagwan Dhanvantari, all of you always remain healthy, prosperous and happy so that the determination of a developed India continues to get new energy”, the PM wrote in a post on ‘X’.
(with inputs from ANI)
