Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Sweeping After Sunset
सूर्यास्त के बाद झाड़ू लगाना
Category: Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Significance: Inauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
Sweeping the home after sunset is considered inauspicious in Vedic tradition, it is believed to sweep out Lakshmi's energy and invite financial loss.
Last updated: 14 June 2026· Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
Evening sweeping is believed to drive away Lakshmi from the home.
Financial loss or instability may follow if done repeatedly.
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.If you must sweep, do it before sunset.
- 2.Light a ghee lamp at the entrance after sunset instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Sweeping after sunset, bad?
Yes, Lakshmi leaves; sweep before sunset or light a lamp instead.