Diwali is an auspicious occasion also known as festival of light. This day is marked with the celebration of return of Lord Rama to his Kingdom after an exile of Fourteen years & his win over Ravana, the king of Lanka who maliciously abducted seeta, wife of Lord Rama. Diwali is one such festival of light that marks the victory of good over the evils. Since ages Diwali is being celebrated with same intentions of reinstating our belief in being a good human being and fight evil powers just like Rama did.
Diwali is celebrated for five days at a stretch with each day devoted to some moral aspect of our age old religious mythology.
The first day is known as Dhanteras or Dhanvantari Triodasi. The day is marked with the incarnation of Dhanvantri, the master of Ayurveda.
Hindu consider this day as very auspicious for purchasing the common household utensils, gold, silver or vehicles. The markets from this day are decorated like a new bride and the purchasing season starts on an auspicious note. People start their purchases for the festive season. This is a great time for the companies for launching their products. A lot of discounts or offers are afloat in the market to woo the customers. Dhanteras marks the start of Diwali celebrations.
The second day is Naraka Chaturdas. This day is marked with the killing of Demon Narakasur by lord Krishna, the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this day Hindus go for holly baths early in the morning and offer prayers to the gods. People pray the god for forgiveness for all the sins they have committed. One celebrates the victory of good over evil on this day.
The third day is Amavasya; Goddess of wealth, Laxmi is worshipped on this day by Hindus hoping that goddess would bless them with wealth and prosperity. This day is marked with lighting clay lamps in and outside of houses. A lot of decoration is done to make the houses more and more attractive. People would wear new clothes; buy a lot of sweets from the markets; particularly in northern India there is a tradition of lighting crackers on the evening of Laxmi-Pujan. There is a feeling of fun and frolic in the atmosphere.
As per mythology, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhaya on this day and in his honor entire Ayodhaya was enlightened with clay lamps and people celebrated the win of good over evil.
The fourth day is dedicated to Goverdhan Pooja, in the remembrance of Lord Krishna lifting up of Goverdhan Mountain to protect the villagers.
Hindus offer prayers to Mother Nature for the food and shelter, provided to us for sustaining life on earth. Hindus prepare lamps of cow dung and Ghee, as a special respect to Cow. People would visit each other houses to offer their good wishes and are offered sweets in return.
This day is also known as Annakut, when innumerable dishes are made and are first offered to the gods.
The fifth and the last day is dedicated to the pious relation of Brother and sisters, when sisters would visit their brother's place and share their love and respect with each other.
Diwali is a celebration of life when every element of nature comes to life and makes the earth a divine place to live.
Diwali is celebrated for five days at a stretch with each day devoted to some moral aspect of our age old religious mythology.
The first day is known as Dhanteras or Dhanvantari Triodasi. The day is marked with the incarnation of Dhanvantri, the master of Ayurveda.
Hindu consider this day as very auspicious for purchasing the common household utensils, gold, silver or vehicles. The markets from this day are decorated like a new bride and the purchasing season starts on an auspicious note. People start their purchases for the festive season. This is a great time for the companies for launching their products. A lot of discounts or offers are afloat in the market to woo the customers. Dhanteras marks the start of Diwali celebrations.
The second day is Naraka Chaturdas. This day is marked with the killing of Demon Narakasur by lord Krishna, the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this day Hindus go for holly baths early in the morning and offer prayers to the gods. People pray the god for forgiveness for all the sins they have committed. One celebrates the victory of good over evil on this day.
The third day is Amavasya; Goddess of wealth, Laxmi is worshipped on this day by Hindus hoping that goddess would bless them with wealth and prosperity. This day is marked with lighting clay lamps in and outside of houses. A lot of decoration is done to make the houses more and more attractive. People would wear new clothes; buy a lot of sweets from the markets; particularly in northern India there is a tradition of lighting crackers on the evening of Laxmi-Pujan. There is a feeling of fun and frolic in the atmosphere.
As per mythology, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhaya on this day and in his honor entire Ayodhaya was enlightened with clay lamps and people celebrated the win of good over evil.
The fourth day is dedicated to Goverdhan Pooja, in the remembrance of Lord Krishna lifting up of Goverdhan Mountain to protect the villagers.
Hindus offer prayers to Mother Nature for the food and shelter, provided to us for sustaining life on earth. Hindus prepare lamps of cow dung and Ghee, as a special respect to Cow. People would visit each other houses to offer their good wishes and are offered sweets in return.
This day is also known as Annakut, when innumerable dishes are made and are first offered to the gods.
The fifth and the last day is dedicated to the pious relation of Brother and sisters, when sisters would visit their brother's place and share their love and respect with each other.
Diwali is a celebration of life when every element of nature comes to life and makes the earth a divine place to live.