and the worship of various deities, particularly Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Diwali is a vibrant festival celebrated not only in India but also by Hindu communities around the world.
The wooden chowki serves as the base for placing the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha ... for the ceremonial bathing (abhishek) of the deities. Holy water from the Ganges is sprinkled ...