Why do the women of this state beat the poor every year on Diwali, know its belief

Diwali 2024: In Hindu religion, Diwali festival is one of the biggest festivals. On this day, Deepotsav is celebrated in homes. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesh are worshiped together and the festival is celebrated with great pomp and show with firecrackers by drawing Rangoli in the courtyard of the house. Everyone celebrates Diwali, the festival of twinkling lamps, with great enthusiasm and there are traditions in every part of the country which are related to the festival. One such belief is prevalent in North India and the state of Bihar, that is, here on the morning of Diwali, women beat the poor with broken household soup and iron sickles or any other such thing. Let us know what is the belief behind this in this news.

The poor beat from all corners of the house

Here in the state of Bihar and UP, in this tradition of beating the poor, there is a rule of beating the poor on the day of Diwali. In this belief, the poor person is thrown out of the house by beating him from all the corners of the house with a broken soup pot, broken broom and sickle or anything like that. During this time, women also say that Lakshmi should come home and the poor should go out. After beating the poor, the soup and broom are thrown away from the house. Apart from this, the women stop for some time and sing auspicious songs and wash whatever iron items they carry with them and bring them back. After reaching home, women clean the house and take bath and in the evening Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed by worshiping with rituals.

Know the real secret behind beating the poor

The belief behind beating the poor here is that before Lakshmi comes to the house, the poor i.e. poverty should be driven away from the house. Here in the state of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, this tradition is also called ‘Daridra Khadedna’ or ‘Daridra Bhaana’. As we know, Goddess Lakshmi, Ganesh ji and Dhan Kuber are worshiped on the day of Diwali. Especially Diwali is the festival of Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, after the work of cleaning and painting the house is completed, during this time it is important to keep many things in mind.