Oct 28, 2024
A common saying goes “Spotting XYZ animals during Diwali is good luck and a sign of wealth coming your way.” So, here we mention 7 animals spotting who is considered to be auspicious during Diwali.
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Seeing a lizard during Diwali, especially the common house lizard that people are usually afraid of, is considered to be linked to good luck and blessings. Spotting a lizard around Diwali is said to be a symbol that prosperity and fortune are on their way.
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Rats, the Vahan (transport) of Lord Ganesha, are also considered lucky during Diwali. It is believed that spotting a rat during Diwali, or the days building up to the festival is an indication that Lord Ganesha and Maa Lakshmi are on the way with their blessings.
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Mole rats are rarely seen in plain sight, which makes spotting one during Diwali special. Mole rats are linked to wealth and abundance, and seeing one during Diwali is believed to be lucky as they are said to bring in unexpected profits.
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Black ants, the symbols of hard work, are also rare to spot inside the home. But, during Diwali, it is said that spotting ants around the house is a sign of good luck and your efforts are finally going to pay off.
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Cats, the animals Indians are just not sure about (if they are unlucky or lucky), are seen as lucky during Diwali. It is said that spotting a cat near the home during Diwali is a symbol of protection from negative forces.
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The tortoise is a symbol of long life, stability, and prosperity, and is also linked to Maa Lakshmi. And so, many people like to keep crystal tortoises in their homes to attract long-term wealth and peace.
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Owls too are linked to Goddess Lakshmi and are considered extremely auspicious during Diwali. It is said that they are her Vahan, and bring with them the blessings of wealth, abundance and peace.
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Unfortunately, these beliefs of auspiciousness are doing harm to many owls in India. Some people believe that if they buy an owl and trap it in their homes Maa Lakshmi won't be able to leave, ensuring the house remains wealthy forever.
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