Diwali 2025: This year Diwali will be celebrated on 20th October and with this the period of cleaning in homes is in full swing. Everyone wants that their house should not only look shining on the festival but it should also be filled with positive energy. In such a situation, people throw out useless and useless things from their house, but sometimes there is a fear in throwing away some broken things that it might bring inauspicious results.

According to Vastu Shastra, certain broken things not only increase negativity in the house but can also have a bad effect on money, health and relationships. So let us know which items should be thrown out of the house immediately while cleaning for Diwali and which should be avoided.

broken statues

According to Vastu Shastra, keeping broken idols of gods and goddesses in the house is inauspicious. These should be removed during cleaning and immersed in some holy water source. Keeping them in the house can bring family discord and financial problems.

broken furniture

Broken chairs, tables or beds affect the energy of the house. In particular, “a broken bed can increase tension in married life.” Either get such furniture repaired or remove it from the house.

broken glass

Keeping a broken mirror or glass in the house is considered very inauspicious. In Vaastu, it has been described as a symbol of bad luck and negativity.” Such glass should be thrown out of the house immediately.

broken utensils

Many times, cracked or broken utensils are seen in the kitchen, which people keep using. But according to Vastu, “Such utensils can cause lack of money and financial constraints.

broken electronics and watches

Broken TV, mixer or other appliances in the house increase negativity. Also, “Stopped or broken clocks are considered a symbol of interruption of time.” Either get them repaired or throw them out.

dead or dried plants

If the plants that enhance the beauty of the house wither or dry up, they should be removed. “Dead plants spread negative energy in the house and make the atmosphere burdensome.” These should be cleaned before Diwali.

Do not throw these things on Diwali

There are some things which are considered inauspicious to remove or throw on the day of Diwali:-

lit lamps

old broom

old coins and cowries

shell

According to Vastu, these items are associated with the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, and removing them on the day of Diwali can reduce the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

Disclaimer: This is based on religious beliefs, JBT does not endorse it.