In Vastu Shastra, the south direction is considered to be the direction of Yamraj- God of Death.
One of the biggest and most important festivals in India is Diwali. It is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and fervour. The houses are illuminated and extravagant parties are thrown to celebrate the festival of lights. People also celebrate worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, lighting up diyas and bursting crackers. On this day, people exchange gifts and sweets with each other and wear new clothes. After all, as per Hindu beliefs, it is the day when Lord Rama, Lord Lakshmana and Goddess Sita returned to Ayodhya from their exile and the people of the region celebrated by lighting diyas.
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This year, Diwali is on November 12. As per Vastu Shastra, if you are lighting a lamp during Deepawali, make sure it is not lit in the South direction. Astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma said that as per Vastu Shastra, nobody should light a lamp in the south direction only on the day of Diwali. On the rest of the days, diyas can be lit in this direction.
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In Vastu Shastra, the south direction is considered to be the direction of Yamraj- God of Death. The tradition of worshipping Yamraj of the Narak Chaturdashi, a day before Badi Deepawali, has been an ongoing ritual for a long time. It is believed that on the day of Narak Chaturdashi, Yamraj comes down to Earth and determines the time of the death of a person. Hence, lamps should not be lit in the South direction for two days of Diwali.
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As per a popular belief, lighting a diya in the South direction symbolises that we are revealing the way to our home to the God of Death. Hence, it is best to avoid lighting up a diya in the South direction. However, it is still considered auspicious to light a diya for Yamraj to avoid untimely death.
If you have lit a lamp for Yamraj, then you can consider placing it in front of the pooja room or at any intersection. You can also place the diya under the Peepal tree. Apart from this, you can illuminate the dark nooks and corners of your house with fairy lights, lamps or diyas.
