Diwali 2025: The festival of Diwali is not only a festival of dazzling lights and decorations, but it is also a golden opportunity to worship Goddess Lakshmi and bring happiness and prosperity in the house. This year the festival of Diwali is on 20 October 2025, Monday.

There is an ancient tradition of buying conch shells on this day to seek the immense blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Let us know what is the religious significance behind this?

Importance of conch shell in Lakshmi puja

Conch shell is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. It has also been said to be a symbol of the sea and a source of auspiciousness. Buying conch shell on the day of Diwali also eliminates the problems related to Vaastu defects. Apart from this, blowing the conch removes negative energy from the house.

In Hindu mythology, Mother Lakshmi has been called the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Buying conch shell on the day of Lakshmi Puja brings positive energy to the house and increases wealth and prosperity.

Therefore, while buying conch shells on Diwali, one should always buy natural and pure conch shells. In the scriptures, white or light colored conch is considered very auspicious.

This year, blowing the conch during Lakshmi Puja on Diwali increases happiness and peace in the house along with financial prosperity. You can also chant mantras or small prayers while blowing the conch.

In the scriptures, the conch is also described as the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, due to which the conch becomes even more special on the day of Lakshmi Puja.

Apart from conch shell, Rangoli, lamp and Toran also have special significance on Diwali. On the day of Diwali, decorate the main door of the house with a garland of Mauli and flowers.

Along with this, keep the place of worship clean and organized, along with lighting a lamp in front of Goddess Lakshmi, also offer sweets.

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