Diwali and Lakshmi Pooja – All that you should know about Lakshmi Pooja

             Diwali and Lakshmi Pooja – All that you should know about Lakshmi Pooja

The country’s biggest and widely celebrated festival – Diwali is around the corner. Often referred as the festival of lights, Diwali marks the tradition of Lakshmi Pooja to bless the house and business with prosperity, wealth and good luck in all the endeavors.

Though the tradition of Lakshmi Pooja continues to grow from our great grand-fathers to our grand-fathers to our father to now us, not a lot of people would know the mythological reasoning behind this auspicious tradition. This is a disturbing and alarming precedent that most of the people, especially from the millennial generation are not aware of the exact mythology or methodology of this tradition. Our elders were correct when they used to say that do not perform a tradition or pooja just for the sake of doing it. To do it properly, it is quintessential to understand the meaning and essence behind it. So, before we move into the dos and don’ts of Lakshmi Pooja, we would like to introduce the reason behind this pooja. Understanding this would make its importance and relevance clear.

As per mythology, Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu is also the Goddess of Wealth. It is believed that Diwali, which falls on the third day of the festival is the most pious and auspicious day. Every year, on this day, Goddess Lakshmi makes a visit to her devotees and bless them with fortune, wealth as well as prosperity.              

Another thing that is associated with Goddess Lakshmi is that she resides in a place where righteousness, honesty, compassion and cleanliness prevail. In fact, cleanliness is very important aspect to Goddess Lakshmi visit and that is why she gives her blessings only in a clean house. That is the reason many people whitewash their homes and do a top to bottom home cleaning on Diwali. Helpguru provides reliable and quality services at a special Diwali offer. You can visit us here to avail the services.

 We should be careful about few things while doing Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali. There are some dos and don’ts. Let’s have a look at that.

Dos for Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali:

• Laksmi Pooja should be done in the evening at the right time. This year the pradosh kaal muhurta for the pooja is from 19:11 to 20:16.
• The main diya for the pooja must be filled with Ghee. Rest of the diyas can be filled with mustard oil.
• The pooja place must be placed in the north-east direction. All the family members should sit facing the north direction while doing the Lakshmi Pooja.
• Make most use of red colour. It can be used in diyas, bedsheets, flowers, candles and lights.
• Start Diwali Pooja by worshipping ‘Vighnaharta’ Lord Ganesha.
• If you maintain account books, you should worship those as well.
• Lotus flower is the favourite with Goddess Lakshmi and hence should be included in the pooja.

Don’ts for Lakshmi Pooja on Diwali:

• While choosing gifts for family or friends, don’t choose leather, crackers and cutlery items. If you must for some reason, try to add some sweets along with it.
• Avoid gambling on the auspicious day of Diwali. You can play cards for fun, but not for money.
• Pooja place should not be left unattended. This is to make sure that the main diya remains lit.
• Instead of using too many candles, try using diyas.
• Try not to use that idol of Lord Ganesha which is not in the sitting position or the one with right-sided trunk.
• Do not light crackers while doing Lakshmi Pooja.
• Avoid drinking and non-vegetarian food on Diwali.

Diwali is a festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The lights that we illuminate in our homes also illuminate our hearts and lives and let us live a righteous and moral life. The light makes us travel from darkness to brightness by doing good deeds like helping poor and needy people. Through our principled and correct actions, it takes us closer to divinity.

We wish this Diwali brings us closer to each other through the virtues of love, brotherhood and humanity. Happy Diwali to all of you from Helpguru! 😊

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People who love to travel would agree that traveling is an addiction! It is actually like a drug of choice. Planning to go on a trip with your loved ones is extremely exciting. Won’t you agree? But this extreme excitement comes with an enormous amount of confusion of where to stay and how to find the branded accommodation that is perfect for your vacation. To evade this confusion, one can go for budget hotels that are extremely affordable with OYO Rooms. These economical rooms will help you save some extra money as well as relish a great staying experience at a very reasonable place.

There are some more advantages of OYO Rooms over other hotels and resorts and why you should select OYO Rooms for your next trip.

1. Branded hotels

OYO boasts to be the largest branded network of hotels in India that not only owns but also operates and aggregates standardized hotel rooms. So, why look here and there and settle for something that does not excites you or adds charm to your vacation? With a chain of branded hotels in it’s kitty, choose OYO for a bashing branded vacation.

2. Standardized facilities

OYO Rooms provide standard set of services and accommodation experience to the customers. For the same, they have locked up some basic and standard facilities like hygienic washrooms, toiletries, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, AC Rooms, TV, free cancellations and ultra-clean and pristine linen. This is highly advantageous because as a traveler you don’t have to worry about elementary and basic facilities in a hotel.

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With a vast presence of 6,500+ hotels in 200 cities, OYO rooms have a mammoth network of branded hotels. That’s not all. They are also planning to tie up with more hotels in the future to give you a better experience as a traveler.

4. Value for money

OYO provides good hotels in Delhi starting from ₹787. So, you can have a great experience with all the facilities at a very competitive price. What more could you ask for in a holiday?

Here comes another gem! You can now book these highly affordable OYO Rooms from HelpGuru. Now what are you waiting for? Select an accommodation according to your requirements and budget and enjoy a great experience at an affordable price. To know more about this fabulous offer, click here. Happy traveling!

Give your home an auspicious look this Diwali with Helpguru

The festival of light, Diwali, is one of the most important festivals and is therefore celebrated with extreme grandeur. It’s that time of the year when family and friends come together to meet and greet each other to celebrate love and happiness.

Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama with Sita and Laxman from a 14-year exile and a war that conquered the evil king Ravana. It is believed that the entire city of Ayodhya was lit up with millions of lamps to welcome Rama and Sita. These celebrations symbolizes news beginnings and the triumph of good over evil; light over darkness.

There are many mythological stories associated with Diwali. One of that explains Lakshmi Pujan that is a characteristic feature of worship in every Indian home that celebrate Diwali. According to mythology, there was an epic battle between the Devas (Gods) and Asuras (demons). This was to gain power and supremacy over the three worlds. As a diplomatic intervention, churning of Ksheer Sagar was suggested to create Amrita. Goddess Lakshmi was hiding in the ocean due to the ongoing war between Devas and Asuras and during this churning process, she re-emerged from the ocean and chose Lord Vishnu as her partner. That is why, Diwali is marked and associated with Lakshmi Puja celebrations. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits her devotees’ homes on Diwali. She prefers neat and tidy homes. That is the main reason people whitewash and clean their homes in anticipation of Goddess Lakshmi’s visit and blessings for wealth and fortune. The essence of this story is that though Goddess Lakshmi is associated with good luck and wealth, she does not reside in homes where people are lazy and desire her only for materialistic gains.

But one of the practical problems, people face these days is the lack of time. That is where Helpguru and it’s services come into picture. This Diwali, give your beautiful abode a new makeover with Helpguru. Now even if you are running against time or have budget constraints, you need not worry as Helpguru is there with you! We have some amazing offers running this festival season, just for you.

You can now give a new lease of life to the walls of your home by availing our awesome whitewashing services. Our reliable and best quality whitewash service can give an instant new jazzed up look to your home. That’s not all! We have slashed our prices. So, now our whitewash service starts at ₹4/*- per sq.ft. Now what are you waiting for? Go on and give your home the look you desire at a mind-blowing low cost. Don’t miss this offer as this is the best gift you can give yourself this Diwali. Click here to book this service.

Happy Diwali to you and your loved ones from Helpguru Team! 😊

Simple tips to light up your home, naturally!

Have you ever wondered why elderly people always lay stress on opening windows early morning? Well, that’s because natural light provides good health to you as organic disinfectant against dangerous bacteria that can lower your immunity. Not just that - it also makes your home look aesthetically appealing; thereby making the interiors airy as well as spacious.

The benefits of natural light don’t end here. Natural light limits electricity consumption, keeping an economical check on the electricity bills. So, do you want natural light to flow into your homes to make you feel happier, healthier and more alive? We present you some easy tips that will help you to bring maximum natural light into your home.

1. Open those windows

To let the natural light flow into your room, embellish the windows of your house with light curtains and pull them back. Also, try to avoid placing bulky and heavy furniture right in front of your windows as that may obstruct the natural light.

2. Mirrors don’t lie

A very smart way to light up your room naturally is to use mirrors opposite to the walls. This creates an illusion of having more windows by reflecting the light from the windows. This technique will make the room spacious and will also instantly brighten the space.

3. Treat your windows light & right

We’ve already emphasized on using light color curtains to let more light come into your rooms. If you are concerned about privacy, you can go for sheer fabric. If minimalist look is your favorite, try shutters as they control natural light and protect the privacy of your home as well.

4. Balance dark ceiling with recessed lighting fixtures

Many people are fond of dark painted or wood paneled ceilings as it adds a lot of style and drama. But here we are stressing on natural light into the homes. So, this fascination of adding oomph can be balanced by adding recessed lighting fixtures. They ensure light to the dark ceiling without damaging the dramatic effect of dark painted or wood paneled ceiling.

5. Colors speak louder than words

When it comes to picking wall paint, go for light colors. Make sure that the color of the ceiling is lighter than that of the walls. We suggest matt finish paints as they work very well for reflecting light.

You can avail whitewashing services from Helpguru that starts at ₹ 4/-* per square feet. Unbelievable, right? But you read it right. This awesome offer is available only with Helpguru. So, now that you know how to make the most of the natural light and make light spaces even in darker rooms, give your rooms breathing space with Helpguru and let us know your feedback in the comments section if these tips worked for you.

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Almost every house and office would have at least some broken furniture, door knob, hinges or handles. The thing with the carpentry work is that it is extremely tough to find a good carpenter when you need one. In fact, when there is an urgent need of a carpenter, it is even more difficult to find one! But now with HelpGuru, your concern and stress of finding a professional carpenter in the time of need has come to an end. You can count on HelpGuru for the most reliable and amazing carpentry services and carpentry repair work.

We, at HelpGuru, provide end to end carpentry solutions. This includes furniture installation to assembly, fixing broken or damaged wooden furniture, installing as well as repairing bolts and latches. Our carpenters are trained to carry out various kinds of carpentry work and house repair work with utmost professionalism and personal care.

In case you are planning to shift your home with different settings or a home renovation is in your pipeline, you would need a reliable carpenter for your personalized needs. You can avail HepGuru’s carpentry service and we would help you get your new home set up as per your taste and within your budget.  We will help you get connected with the most experienced and trusted carpenters who would understand your requirement and would provide service crafted according to your interest and needs. That’s not all. The carpenters provided by HelpGuru are verified and totally trust worthy. We ensure that a thorough background check has been done on all the professionals beforehand.

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Electricity is one of the most important and indispensable part of our lives. Almost all the devices and equipment that we need in our routine are run on electricity. Now imagine, if electricity plays hide and seek with us when we need it the most, our lives would be topsy-turvy. That is why, to avoid this upside down or standstill in life, we need a reliable electrical service that could cater to our electrical problems and disturbances.

Now for all your electrical needs, there is a one-stop solution – HelpGuru. With HelpGuru, you can kick the stress of electrical and wiring problems out of your lives. Because we will fix all such problems in no time at all!

Our electricians at HelpGuru are not only a pro at their skills, they are also thoroughly professionals who aim to provide you services without any delay in the most methodical way in the stipulated timeframe. You can trust HelpGuru even in cases of electrical emergencies as we provide experts within a short notice period as well so that you face as less inconvenience as possible. We know and we totally understand how essential is to provide a quick service that will ensure that electricity is running in your house swiftly in the event of emergency. This is because we aim to build relationship that is beyond the paradigms of business. We aim to provide services that give you satisfaction and smile.

You can avail a bundle of electricity services at HelpGuru – from installation to wiring to maintenance. Below are the services that are provided at HelpGuru:

• Electrical Fittings and Repairs
• Electrical Wirings
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• Phase Change
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• Electrical Meter Panel Fault
• Generator Maintenance
• Inverter Maintenance

At HelpGuru, you can avail the best electrical services at an affordable rate with the best electricians in the town. This makes HelpGuru your one-stop destination for all woes regarding electricity. Therefore, brighten up your lives with the radiant and bright electrical services from HelpGuru.

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                                                          सुरवरवर्षिनी दुर्धरधारषिनी दुर्मुखमार्षीनी हर्षरते ।
                                                       जय जय हे महिषासूरमर्दिनी रम्यकपर्दिनी शैलसुते।।

Maa Durga – the paradigm of the supreme energy and divine power reigns as the MotherGoddess (Devi Maa) amongst the Goddesses worshipped in the Hindu religion. This can be explained by the simple logic -  God gave us the blessing in the form of Mother, who is the Janani. She is the one who can understand our needs and fulfils it every time. We use the word Devi as it represents a woman who is above all. She is not just a superpower. She is also the creator as well the director of this entire universe. If looked from the perspective of Vedic Mantras, Mother is indeed the prime God. She creates her child from her own body and energies. She is also the most effective and prominent teacher for her child as her lessons can shape the future of her child. Hindu mythology lays a lot of emphasis on Maa. It is also believed that without Maa, lord Shiva is nothing more than a lifeless body (Shav). Though there are many forms of Goddesses which are ultimately one, still Maa Durga is the most popular, especially during Navratri.     

But have you ever wondered why do we worship Maa Durga or have Jagrans and Mata Ki Chowki during Navratri? To understand this, it is important to understand the significance of Navratri and why one should perform upasanas during this period. Navrtri consist of sacrosanct nine holy days when extremely holy waves and transmissions are transmitted in our universe. We must also understand the essence of Ratri in Navratri. All the nights that fall in this crucial period are very important. That is why many devotees practice Jagran and Mata Ki Chowki in this period. This is when the devotees pay respect to Maa Durga and stay up late night by singing Mata bhajans. They ask Maa Durga to fulfil their wishes and like every mother, Maa Durga satisfies all the wishes of her devotees.

This Navratri, remember Maa Durga with utmost respect and worship her in Jagran and Mata Ki Chowki and soak yourself in the devotion of Maa Durga. You can trust HelpGuru to provide the most sincere and authentic Jagran and Mata Ki Chowki services. We have all the experience, resources and skills to organize and manage this holy service. In this service, you can avail the best musicians, chorus group as well as vocalists. We aim to help the devotees of Maa Durga give his precious time to Her so that they can get bestowed from Her. Many people complain about the kind of music that is played in such holy activities. But our aim is to make the devotees feel that they have come to the Heaven listening to the Bhajans. Our musicians and artists strive to create a beautiful and spiritual atmosphere where you would forget about your stress and tension and would be able to channelize your energies in the right direction.    

So, while you immerse in the devotion of Maa Durga, we would provide you the best devotional event services for Jagran and Mata Ki Chowki. You can know more about this service visit – (Jagran  Booking). Give us a call or drop a message to get more details. 

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