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Diwali season is around the corner. Houses are being decked up with fancy lights, firecrackers light up the night sky, and residences are adorned with new and fancy decorative items. This is all done with the desire of bringing good luck and prosperity on the occasion of Diwali.

The festival will be celebrated on October 20, and Dhanteras will be observed on October 18, 2 days before Diwali. While the festival is about the start of something new and bringing home fresh things, one odd thing commonly bought on Dhanteras is a broom. Ever wondered why?

In Hinduism, the broom (Jhadu) is considered to be associated with the Goddess Lakshmi, the divine feminine energy, which is linked to wealth, prosperity, and financial well-being.

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