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It is believed that lighting a diya for Kuldevi will rid you of any problems from the household as well as your life.
Every gotra has its own god or goddess.
As per the beliefs in Hinduism, every family has a divine connection to their familial deity or Kuldevi, which passes from generation to generation. So, if you are knowledgeable about your gotra, you can also find out your family goddess or deity. So, read on to know about your family’s Kuldevi and light a diya in her name this Diwali.
Every gotra has its own god or goddess. These are the deities of that place, where your ancestors reside and are considered family deities. The simplest way to know your deity is by asking the elders of your family. You can also find out by knowing the place where your family’s major puja events take place. It is believed that lighting a diya for Kuldevi will rid you of any problems from the household as well as your life.
Given below are some important methods through which you can find your family’s Kuldevi:
-Asking the elders of the family about your family’s deity.
-If you know your gotra, that is enough to find out your family’s Kuldevi. Every gotra has its own god or goddess.
-You can also talk to the family pandit, as they are believed to have information related to the period of their ancestors.
-On a Tuesday morning, take a bath and engage in worship. You must take special care of purity during this time. Abstain from consuming meat or alcohol and follow celibacy. By doing this, you may get information about your family’s deity in your dreams.
Things to know about Kuldevi or Kuldevta:
-They are believed to represent a family.
-In Hinduism, their worship holds a lot of significance.
-Devotees engage in their worship during important family occasions like marriage, arrival of a daughter-in-law and birth of a child.
-These deities are worshipped for the protection of a dynasty.
-As per the text in the scriptures, a devotee should offer bhog every morning and evening for the blessings of Kuldevi or Kuldevta.