Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth, and Lakshmi - in the form of currency are offered pujan (worship).

Kali Chaudash is day to abolish laziness and evil which create hell in our life and shine light on life.

Since our lives are dedicated to God and Guru, we should cultivate deeper love and 'divyabhav' - divine regard for both, this is the celebration of Diwali

By first offering sumptuous food to the Lord on this day, the devotees thank Him. Therein they pray that through the whole year, they avail His sanctified 'prasad'.
New Year's Day signifies starting the year afresh. By obeying the commands of God and the Gunatit Sadhu, devotees receive a new, edifying direction to live life contentedly and blissfully during the New Year.

Though the devas celebrated the Lord's return, we mortals celebrate Dev Diwali by eradicating our inner demons - the base instincts of ego, anger, greed, lust, etc. and the resulting manifestation of divinity within.

Please join us to celebrate Guru Purnima