What is the Umro Puja and why is it performed on Diwali? The Umro Puja, or doorstep puja, is a sacred Diwali ritual performed to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, into your home. The doorway – or umro – is seen as the gateway…
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What is Dhanteras and Why is Laxmi Ji Coin Puja Performed? Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights. The term “Dhanteras” comes from “Dhan” (wealth) and “Teras” (thirteenth day of the lunar month). On this auspicious day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, who represents fortune, wealth, and prosperity.…
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In 2023, Nina really got into reading/audiobooks more so than years past. So she wanted to share her top 10 reads that helped her evolve, or just gave her a really great escape into another world! What I Know For Sure – Oprah Winfrey Narrated by Oprah herself, this book shows…
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Dipti and Sachin thank their stars all the time that they bought their house right before this crazy market hit. Not only did they buy before, but they renovated it from top to bottom, and moved in 4 weeks before lockdown! Today, Dipti is sharing her roller coaster journey of remodeling her new, dream home. The house was…