Why should old broom not be thrown away before Diwali? Know its secret:

News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the festival of Diwali arrives, cleaning of houses starts in full swing. People get busy in polishing their houses and buying new things. In such a situation, many people think of throwing away the old and broken broom so that a new broom can be brought on Diwali. But according to Vastu Shastra and old beliefs, throwing away an old broom before Diwali is considered extremely inauspicious! After all, what is the secret behind this and why should this rule be followed?

Why shouldn’t old broom be thrown away before Diwali?

Broom is considered to be the form of Maa Lakshmi. It removes poverty and negative energy from the house and brings wealth and prosperity to the house. For this reason, throwing the old broom before Diwali is considered to drive Goddess Lakshmi out of the house. Doing this can bring poverty in the house and Goddess Lakshmi can get angry.

When should an old broom be thrown away and when should a new one be bought?

• Importance of new broom on Diwali: It is considered very auspicious to buy a new broom and clean the house with it on the day of Diwali. A new broom is a symbol of arrival of wealth and prosperity. Bringing a new broom to the house on the day of Diwali helps Goddess Lakshmi reside in the house.
• Right time to throw away the old broom: The most auspicious day to throw away the old broom is considered to be any Saturday after Diwali or Amavasya (but not Diwali Amavasya). Apart from this, throwing away the old broom even after the eclipse is considered auspicious. It should be kept quietly in a secluded place.
• Throwing method: While throwing away the old broom, keep in mind that it should never be thrown into a burning fire nor should it be thrown at any place where people come and go. It should be kept hidden in a secluded place, so that no one steps on it.

Some more important Vastu tips:

• Never keep the broom standing, always keep it lying down.
• Do not keep the broom in such a place where the eyes of guests or anyone outside fall directly on it.
• Never use a broken broom at home.
• Sweeping at night is not considered good.

By following these Vaastu rules, there is always happiness, peace and blessings of Goddess Lakshmi in the house. So, next time you clean on Diwali, keep these things in mind