Diwali isn’t just about lighting lamps and exchanging sweets, it’s about inviting prosperity, peace, and positive energy into your home. As someone who’s guided over 500 families in Gurgaon through their Vastu journeys, I’ve seen how simple changes during this festival can transform homes and lives.
This year, let’s celebrate Diwali the right way. Not with complicated rituals or expensive renovations, but with practical Vastu tips that actually work.
Why Vastu Matters During Diwali
During Diwali, cosmic energies are at their peak. The five days from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj create a powerful window for attracting abundance. When your home aligns with these energies through proper Vastu, you’re not just cleaning your space, you’re clearing energy blocks that may have held you back all year.
Think of it this way: would you invite an important guest to a cluttered, disorganized home? Goddess Lakshmi expects the same respect.
Day 1: Dhanteras (October 18, 2025)
What Dhanteras Means for Your Home
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali and is considered the most auspicious day for purchases. But before you shop, let’s prepare your home to receive and retain wealth.
Morning Preparation
Start your day by focusing on the North zone of your home, this is your wealth corner, governed by Kubera, the god of wealth. Deep clean this area, removing any broken items or clutter. I recommend wiping it down with salt water to cleanse negative energy. I’ve seen families report unexpected money coming in within weeks of activating this zone properly.
Your main entrance also needs attention. Clean it thoroughly, including the doorframe, and remove any old, faded torans or door hangings. Make sure the door opens fully without obstruction, and oil any squeaky hinges. Yes, this matters, creaky doors block energy flow.
Evening Shopping Guidelines
Following Vastu tips for Diwali shopping can multiply your benefits. Silver items work wonderfully when placed in the North for wealth, while brass or copper utensils should go in your South-East kitchen zone. If you’re buying a new broom, get it on Dhanteras but don’t use it until after Lakshmi Puja, sweeping before the puja symbolizes sweeping away Lakshmi.
Avoid buying iron items (unless for business or industrial purposes), black-colored objects, or sharp items like knives and scissors on this day.
Storing Your Purchases Correctly
This is crucial and often overlooked. Your new items should be kept in the North, North-East, or East zones, wrapped in red or yellow cloth temporarily. Never leave them on the floor, they represent wealth and should be treated with respect.
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi / Chhoti Diwali (October 19, 2025)
The Day of Deep Cleaning
This is when the real Vastu work begins. Naraka Chaturdashi is about eliminating darkness, both physical and energetic.
Cleaning Your Kitchen
The kitchen represents health and nourishment in your home. Clear out expired items from your pantry and clean the stove top thoroughly, it represents Agni, the fire element. Take time to organize your spice rack and wipe down cabinets with a solution of water and rock salt. This isn’t just about cleanliness; it’s about respecting the space where you nourish your family.
Bathroom Care
Bathrooms are drainage zones that can pull down energy if not maintained properly. Keep doors closed at all times and fix any leaking taps immediately, leaks represent wealth drainage. Place a small bowl of sea salt in corners to absorb negative energy, and ensure you have proper ventilation.
Bedroom Reset
Change all bed linens to fresh, bright colors and remove anything stored under the bed. Clear the tops of cupboards and wardrobes, and make sure your bed isn’t directly in line with the door. These simple changes can dramatically improve your sleep quality and relationship harmony.
Living Room Refresh
Move furniture slightly away from walls to allow energy circulation. Clean behind and under sofas, dust all electronics, and remove any dead plants or dried flowers. Your living room is where family gathers, so it should feel open and welcoming.
The Abhyanga Snan Ritual
Taking an oil bath on this day isn’t just tradition, it’s about personal energy cleansing. Before your bath, light a small diya in your bathroom’s North-East corner. Apply sesame or coconut oil and visualize releasing old patterns and energy blocks.
Day 3: Lakshmi Puja / Main Diwali (October 20, 2025)
Morning Preparation
The North-East is the most spiritual zone of your home, and this is where you should set up your Lakshmi Puja. Place a clean cloth in red, yellow, or orange. Keep this area elevated using a wooden platform or stool, and ensure it’s well-lit but not with harsh lights. Remove any shoes, dustbins, or bathroom items near this zone.
Rangoli Placement
Your rangoli isn’t just decoration, it’s an energy symbol. Place your main rangoli at the entrance using colors like red, yellow, orange, and white. If you have a North-East corner that’s accessible, place a small rangoli there with yellow or white. If you have an open courtyard or central space, that’s another ideal spot. Avoid black or dark blue rangoli colors on Diwali.
The Right Time for Lakshmi Puja
While muhurat timing varies by location, the principle remains constant: perform puja during pradosh kaal (post-sunset). In Gurgaon and NCR, this typically falls between 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Diya Placement: The Most Important Step
This is where most people get it wrong. Place two diyas on either side of your main entrance, facing inward. Put at least one diya in your North-East corner, you can use multiple if you like. During Lakshmi Puja, keep a minimum of 5 diyas in your puja area. If you have a safe or tijori where you store valuables, place one diya nearby.
I also recommend placing diyas in all four corners of your main rooms, in the kitchen (South-East), on your balcony or terrace if you have one, and near plants or tulsi. However, avoid bathrooms, areas under staircases, store rooms, and the South-West corner, excessive fire in the stability zone creates restlessness.
Evening Puja Setup
Sit facing East or North during puja. Keep your puja items arranged with the Lakshmi idol or picture in the center, Ganesh on the left side of Lakshmi, and if you have a Kubera yantra, place it on the right.
Offer fresh flowers like lotus, marigold, or roses. Add fruits, especially pomegranate and coconut, along with homemade sweets if possible. Include dry fruits and coins to symbolize wealth multiplication.
After the Puja
Many people make these mistakes after puja: immediately going to sleep, turning off all lights, or sweeping the floor. Instead, stay awake for at least 2 hours and play soft devotional music. Keep at least the entrance and puja area lit all night, and definitely don’t sweep on Diwali night.
Leave a small lamp burning all night in the puja area. You can also keep your main door slightly open for 15-20 minutes, symbolically inviting Lakshmi. Place a small bowl of rice mixed with coins in your North zone before sleeping.
Day 4: Govardhan Puja (October 22, 2025)
The Day of Nourishment and Gratitude
Govardhan Puja celebrates abundance and nourishment. Today’s Vastu focus shifts to your kitchen and food storage areas.
Kitchen Energy
If you’re planning any kitchen changes, remember that your stove should ideally be in the South-East while the sink works best in the North-East. These two should never be adjacent because fire and water clash energetically.
Store your grains in the South-West for stability. Keep your kitchen tidy because clutter here directly affects health and wealth. A small plant or fresh flowers in the kitchen’s East direction adds positive energy.
Annakut Offering
If you prepare the traditional Annakut (mountain of food), arrange it facing East or North. Use fresh, sattvic ingredients and share generously with neighbors and those in need. This generosity multiplies the blessings you receive.
Day 5: Bhai Dooj (October 23, 2025)
Completing the Diwali Energy Cycle
Bhai Dooj is about relationships and protection. Today’s Vastu focus is on the South-West zone, the zone of relationships and stability.
Strengthening Family Bonds
The South-West is the ideal location for your master bedroom. Keep this zone heavy by storing heavy furniture or items here, and use earthy colors like brown, beige, or terracotta. Place family photos where everyone is smiling, this reinforces positive family energy.
If you have siblings visiting, seat younger siblings in the West direction and elder siblings in the South-West. This respects the natural hierarchy and strengthens bonds.
Maintaining Diwali Energy After the Festival
Here’s what most people don’t tell you: Diwali energy can last all year if you maintain it properly.
Post-Diwali Vastu Maintenance
The key is consistency without being overwhelmed. Light at least one diya in your puja area or North-East daily. Keep your entrance clean and welcoming, and open windows every morning to let fresh energy in. Playing soft devotional music for 15 minutes daily helps maintain the peaceful vibration you created during Diwali.
Once a week, clean the North zone where you placed your Dhanteras purchases. Water any plants you added during Diwali and check for repairs that need attention. Rearrange flowers in the puja area to keep it fresh.
Monthly, deep clean one zone of your home, check for clutter accumulation, and energize your North zone with fresh flowers or rangoli.
When to Remove Decorations
Remove by Devuthani Ekadashi (November 11, 2025): faded rangolis, wilted flowers, and burnt-out decorative lights. However, you can keep quality decorative items, new torans (replace only when faded), and any plants or live decorations year-round.
Common Vastu Mistakes During Diwali
Overdoing the South-West
Many people place too many lights in the South-West corner, but this zone needs to remain relatively heavy and stable. Excessive lighting here can cause restlessness in family members, difficulty in settling down or saving money, and relationship instability. Place only 1-2 diyas here and avoid bright electric lights.
Neglecting the North-East
Some people forget to clean or energize their North-East thoroughly because it’s often occupied by bathrooms or small spaces. Even if you have a bathroom here (not ideal but common), keep it spotlessly clean during Diwali. Place a small plant outside the bathroom door and light a diya nearby.
Keeping Broken Items
Broken items carry broken energy. During my consultations, I’ve found broken clocks, electronics, or furniture in nearly every home with financial struggles. Diwali is the perfect time to discard or repair everything broken. If something hasn’t been fixed in 6 months, it won’t be, let it go.
Wrong Color Choices
Colors carry vibrations. Using too much black, grey, or dark blue during Diwali contradicts the energy you’re trying to attract. Stick to vibrant, warm colors: red, orange, yellow, gold, pink, and white.
Ignoring the Main Door
Your main door is the mouth of your home, where energy enters. A dirty, cluttered, or obstructed entrance is like trying to breathe through a blocked nose. Keep the entrance area (both inside and outside) clear, clean, and well-lit not just on Diwali, but always.
Special Vastu Tips for Different Home Types
For Apartments
Living in an apartment with Vastu limitations? You can still make powerful changes. If you can’t choose your entrance direction, focus on keeping it clean and obstacle-free. When you have limited control over room placement, use colors and objects to balance energies. If your North-East is occupied by a bathroom, keep the bathroom door closed and place a sea salt bowl inside.
Your balcony can serve as an extension of beneficial zones. Use North-East balconies for plants, while South-East or South balconies work well for outdoor cooking or heavier items.
For Rented Homes
The best Vastu tips for Diwali don’t require your landlord’s permission. Use removable door hangings and torans, place portable items in beneficial zones, and leverage color through furnishings and decor. Lighting is your best friend for activating zones, and you can use mirrors strategically (but never opposite the main door or bed).
For New Homes
Celebrating your first Diwali in a new home? This is the most powerful time to set the right energy. Perform a complete space cleansing with salt water and light diyas in all corners on Diwali night. Cook a full meal in your kitchen on Diwali and have family or friends over to activate all rooms. Consider planting tulsi or another auspicious plant in your North-East.
Vastu Tips for Specific Goals This Diwali
For Wealth and Business Growth
Activate your North zone by placing a moving object like a small fountain or fish aquarium. Keep metal items here in silver or brass. Place your Dhanteras purchases in this zone and maintain it carefully.
Your cash or safe should be kept in the South or North, never in the North-East where wealth will flow away. Place a small mirror inside your safe to multiply wealth, and keep it organized and clean.
For Career Growth and Promotions
Focus on your North zone for opportunities and West for support from superiors. Keep these areas well-lit and clutter-free. If possible, place your work desk facing North or East.
For Health and Harmony
Strengthen your North-East for spiritual and physical health, and your South-West for stability and peaceful relationships. Place healthy plants in the East and ensure proper ventilation in all rooms.
For Students and Education
Position your study table facing East or North. Keep books in the North-East or East, use yellow or white colors in the study area, and ensure good natural light reaches this space.
The Science Behind Vastu During Diwali
You might wonder why these Vastu tips for Diwali work. Vastu isn’t superstition, it’s about optimizing your environment based on natural light patterns (the Sun rises in the East), magnetic fields along the North-South axis, elemental balance of fire, water, earth, air, and space, plus the psychological impact of organized spaces.
During Diwali, particularly on the new moon night, gravitational pulls are different, human consciousness is collectively elevated, solar and lunar energies align uniquely, and your intentions carry more power. This is why changes made during Diwali tend to “stick” better than those made at other times.
Your 21-Day Post-Diwali Practice
Real transformation doesn’t happen in one night. The ancient texts mention 21 days as the period for energy patterns to solidify.
In the first week after Diwali (October 24-30), maintain all Diwali cleanliness and keep at least one diya lit daily. Notice any positive changes or opportunities appearing, and journal any insights or unusual events.
During the second week (October 31 – November 6), start removing faded decorations and deep clean one room. Reinforce practices that felt good and share your experience with family.
In the third week (November 7-13), settle into a sustainable daily routine. Choose 2-3 Vastu practices to continue forever, plan for the next seasonal cleaning, and express gratitude for changes received.
Common Questions About Diwali Vastu
Can I do Lakshmi Puja in my bedroom?
If you don’t have a separate puja room, the bedroom is acceptable. Just ensure the bed isn’t directly behind you during puja, and keep the area elevated and clean.
What if my main door faces South?
South-facing doors aren’t as inauspicious as commonly believed. Keep the entrance extra clean, well-lit, and use a bright, auspicious toran. The inside of your home matters more than the direction.
Should I burst crackers according to Vastu?
Vastu doesn’t mandate crackers. If you choose to light them, do so in the South or South-East. But consider the environmental impact, opt for diyas instead.
Can I sweep my house on Diwali night?
Avoid sweeping after Lakshmi Puja until the next morning. Sweeping at night symbolizes sweeping away the blessings you just invited.
How long should I keep Diwali diyas burning?
Keep at least the puja area diya burning all night. Other diyas can be lit for a few hours. Use ghee diyas for longer burn time.
Final Thoughts: Making This Diwali Truly Transformative
I’ve shared these Vastu tips for Diwali with hundreds of families over the years. The ones who see real, lasting change aren’t those who follow every single tip perfectly. They’re the ones who approach it with intention, being clear about what they want to invite into their life. They practice consistency, maintaining practices beyond the five days. And they have faith, trusting the process even before seeing results.
Remember, Vastu isn’t about superstition or rigid rules. It’s about creating an environment that supports your dreams, your health, and your happiness.
This Diwali, you’re not just cleaning your home, you’re clearing space for new opportunities. You’re not just lighting lamps, you’re illuminating your path forward. You’re not just performing rituals, you’re aligning yourself with cosmic abundance.
Start with what feels right for you. Maybe it’s just cleaning your North zone and keeping your entrance welcoming. Maybe it’s the full five-day practice. There’s no judgment here, only support for your journey.
As we say in the Vastu tradition: “Yatha Pinde Tatha Brahmande”, As is the microcosm, so is the macrocosm. When you transform your home, you transform your world.
Wishing you a blessed, prosperous, and transformative Diwali 2025!
About the Author: Rashmi Bansal is a certified Vastu consultant and astrologer based in Gurgaon, with 6+ years of experience helping families create harmonious living spaces. She specializes in MahaVastu non-demolition remedies that bring practical, result-driven solutions.
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