Diwali is the most important festival for Hindus. This festival is celebrated by many other religions as well. It means a combination of two words Deepavali and Utsav which translates to a light that fills homes’. Diwali is the time when the darkness of the year gets eradicated by the light of goodness, knowledge, love and togetherness. It is considered one of the most important festivals for Hindus because it marks the victory of good over evil. This festival celebrates by lighting up candles and earthen lamps or diyas, giving gifts, praying to Lights (gods like Lakshmi, Saraswati and Venkatachalapathy) and much more. In this article, we will learn about:
Diwali Celebrations
The celebrations of Diwali start with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi with her five weapons. There are special prayers and puja. And the next day is celebrated as Naraka Chaturthi. The day after is Bhai Duj. The next day is Maha Sathi. And on Bhadrapada Sathi is marked as Sankasht Chaturthi. On Kartik Chaturthi is celebrated as Deepavali. The next day is Rishi Panchami. Bhadrapada Sathi is celebrated as Naraka Dwadashi. Bhadrapada Sathi is marked as Naraka Panchami. Kartik Sathi is celebrated as Lakshmi Panchami. And on Kartik Sathi is celebrated as Lakshmi Dwadashi. Kartik Sathi is celebrated as Lakshmi Panchami. And on Kartik Sathi is celebrated as Lakshmi Dwadashi. Kartik Sathi is marked as Lakshmi Panchami. And on Kartik Sathi is celebrated as Lakshmi Dwadashi.
When Is Diwali?
The day when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after winning the battle against Ravana and Lord Hanuman installed the idol of Lord Ram atop the Sita-Rama temple in Ayodhya, is celebrated as Diwali.
Why Do We Celebrate?
The victory of good over evil (Diwali) should be celebrated every time with its grandeur, pomp and show. The end of the harvest season is celebrated with the joy of feasting and giving gifts to friends and family, decorating each room in the house and lighting lamps outside.
How Can We Celebrate Diwali?
The celebration of Diwali can begin even while we are shopping for gifts, decorating our place and celebrating with family and friends. With a few easy steps, we too can enjoy the festivities and make the most of this season of joy and happiness. Let us know how we can celebrate this wonderful festival with a traditional touch.
Conclusion
Diwali or Deepavali is the most important festival for Hindus. This festival is celebrated by many other religions as well. It is the time when the darkness of the year gets eradicated by the light of goodness, knowledge, love and togetherness. This festival celebrates by lighting up candles and earthen lamps or diyas, giving gifts, praying to Lights (gods like Lakshmi, Saraswati and Venkatachalapathy) and much more. In this article, we’ve learned about when is Diwali, the reason for Diwali and how to celebrate Diwali.
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