Diwali is the biggest Hindu festival in all of India. Its original name is Deepawali. As the name suggests, Deepawali is “Deepon ki Laddi,” a row of diyas. On this day, people go to their friend’s and relatives’ houses to give them gifts and wishes for Diwali and also in the evening worship goddess Lakshmi, people wear new clothes, buy sweets, make rangolis, clean their house, and make good and delicious food. In this way, the festival is celebrated all over India.
History of Diwali: The Origins of Diwali
Some people believe that this festival celebrates the birthday of the goddess Lakshmi or celebrates the wedding day of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu.
Whereas some believe it is celebrated as the victory of good over evil. There is a historical event behind this. When Lord Rama came to Ayodhya with his wife Sita after killing the evil Ravana, all the people of Ayodhya celebrated their homecoming with lightning million Diyas and burring crackers. This is why it is known as Deepawali. It generally occurs in d month of October or November. It generally occurs on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar’s month Karthik. On this auspicious occasion, people go to their friends, family, and relative’s house. Wish them and give them gifts. Also, in the evening, they wear new clothes and worship goddess Lakshmi, In order to have her blessing. People clean their houses, decorate them and make Rangolis as it is believed this goddess Lakshmi resides in a clean place.
Whereas beagles celebrate this festival in order to worship goddess Kali the epitome of energy. And there are Jains who celebrate this festival to celibate Lord Mahavira Nirvana. So there are different histories related to Diwali, but all mark its significance as one of India’s major and biggest festivals.
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4 Festival Days of Diwali
Diwali is celebrated in 4 phrases.
Dhanteras: The first phrase is Dhanteras, Dhanteras come before the day of Diwali, and it comes in the month of the moon according to the Hindus calendar. On the day of Dhanteras, people worship Lord Kubera, the lord of Wealth. On this day bought new utensils or gold. Silver or precious metal ornaments. This marks the beginning of the Diwali festival.
Naraka Chaturdasi: The second phrase is Naraka Chaturdasi. Naraka Chaturdasi is also celebrated similarly to Diwali. People light diyas and worship and sing prayers. But the only difference between the two is that on Diwali, they worship lord Ganesha and goddess Lakshmi, whereas, on Naraka Chaturdasi, they worship the lord of death, Yamraj.
Lakshmi Puja: The third day is Diwali when we worship lord Lakshmi and decorate our homes to welcome her and welcome the prosperity, wealth, and success that she carries with herself as the goddess of it.
Bhai Dooj: Bhai Dooj is the last day of celebrating Diwali. On this day, sisters do tikka to their brothers and wish for their prosperity, success, wealth, and happiness in the world, and brothers return gift them the warm gifts to show their love and their responsibility towards their sisters.
India is a land of festivals and Diwali marks the beginning of the festive season. It brings excitement, joy, and enthusiasm for the festive season to people.
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