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Sudha Mishra

BIZARRE: Why is shubh written before labh the spiritual meaning behind this tradition - What They Never Told You

During Diwali, many Hindu families decorate their main entrances with flowers, diyas, rangoli and traditional symbols. Among these decorations, two words often catch the eye: Shubh and Labh.

You may have seen them written on opposite sides of a doorway or on the first page of a new account book. But have you ever wondered why people write Shubh before Labh? Why not place wealth and profit first?

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