Diwali special Facts

Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year in autumn. Diwali is one of the festivals in the world which is most popular festivals of Hinduism. The festival preparations and rituals extend over a 5-day period. The festival falls between middle of October and middle of November. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, around temple etc. We all love to celebrate this. On this day, we decorate our houses with different lights and candles and Diyas. We all excite for this day. Before Diwali, people clean, renovate, decorate their houses and offices. On Diwali evening, people dress up in new clothes, light up Diyas. People Participate in Laxmi puja, enjoy family feats, light fireworks, and share gifts or sweets. This festival also makes bonding between families and neighbours.

The origin of Diwali is Indian Subcontinent and also is mentioned in early Sanskrit texts. The celebration comes after 18 days of Dussehra. Some Hindu communities mark the last day as the Bhai Dooj dedicated too the bond between brother and sister.

Diwali marks the Hindu New Year and also considered to be a lucky day to begin new things. It is a national holiday in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Singapore, Surinam, Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago, Sri Lanka, Fiji. Goddess Laxmi is generally is worshiped on this day. The festival also marks the return of the Lord Rama and Sita after completing 14 years in exile. Diwali is considered as the “FESTIVAL OF LIGHT”. It signifies the victory of good or evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. It is considered that gambling during Diwali brings good luck and prosperity in the year ahead. The customary greeting associated with Diwali is “Shubh Deepawali”.  People do a lot of shopping before Diwali. Buying new things during this festival is considered to be good. Diwali marks as the end of the harvest season for farmers. They thank the God for harvests and pray for a prosperous harvesting season in upcoming year. On Diwali we distribute sweets among family, relatives and also with the neighbours.

Diwali is celebrated all over the India for different reason:

·        In North India, Return of Lord Rama after 14 years exile.

·        In South India, Evil Narakusa killed by Lord Krishna.

·        In Bengal region, To Honour the Fearsome Goddess Kali.

·        In Jain community, Day after Diwali Moksha to Lord Krishna.

·        In Odisha, call upon spirits of their dead Ancestors.

·        In Sikh community, Release of Guru Hargobind Sahibji and 52 captives of Shah Jahan and also Foundation of Golden temple.

·        In most of the India, Marriage of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

Stay happy and have a healthy and wonderful Diwali..!!