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 Festivals Of Light (Diwali)

           

Diwali is a favorite festival of Indians especially for the Hindu community. The festival is also known as ‘The Festivals of Light’. Diwali is derived from the Deepavali, which is a Sanskrit word which means ‘Deeps’ (the small pots which are used to light the houses).

Diwali signifies that the good always wins over evil. Lord Ram had killed Ravana (the Lankan King) with a mere army of some vaanar soldiers. So, Diwali festival means to use your inner good self to remove darkness in the world.  

And that is why Diwali is celebrated by huge lighting all over the India. Not even India, Diwali is followed in countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago.

According to legends on this day Lord Ram reached Ayodhya along with Sita and Lakshman. The people of Ayodhya welcomed Ram, Lakshman and Sita by decorating and illuminating their village with diyas. Jains says this is the day when Lord Mahavira attained “moksha or salvation”. They show lights in jubilation of thus attainment. Dayanand Saraswati of Arya Samaj also attained ‘Nirvana’ on this day.Diwali is a five day long festival and each day have its specific importance. Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali. On this day people buy jewellery, silver and gold coins and even the utensils as it is a auspicious day to do that. On the second day, Roop Chaudas people bath with uptan. On the third and the main Diwali day idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi are worshiped (Lakshmi Puja). On this day Kali Puja performed in Bengal. Skies are full of blooms of crackers. The night of amavasya is transformed into Purnima by glory of diyas. Fourth day is celebrated as new year according to Hindu calendar. This festival is all about creating more happiness in your life and in other too. Leaving all sorts of bad that has happened in your past, moving towards a new hopes is also part of it. Diwali festival is the festival of the whole country. It is celebrated in every nook and Corner of our country and has different ways of celebrating it across various states. Thus this festival also creates a sense of oneness among the people. It becomes the symbol of unity. India has been celebrating this festival for thousands of years and continues to celebrate it even today which is both historical and religious.