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Welcome Lakshmi home
Light the entrance together and walk through the home as a family to welcome the evening.
- Time
- 15–20 min
- Who
- Whole family
- Steps
- 4
Keep ready
- Diyas
- A safe tray
How to do it
- 1
Light the first diya
An adult lights the first diya at the entrance.
- 2
Give everyone a safe role
Children carry unlit diyas; adults handle the flame.
- 3
Walk through the home
Place lamps on stable, non-flammable surfaces in each room.
- 4
Finish with gratitude
Pause together for a moment of thanks and a family photo.
Helpful tips 💡
- Never leave a lit diya unsupervised.
- Keep curtains and papers away from flames.
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