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Deepawali
Diwali Festival
Of
all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most
glamorous and important. Diwali is also a time for pooja
and tradition show off Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of
every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere
of joy and festivity..
The
festival of Diwali is separated by a different tradition, but what
remains true and constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment
and goodness. Diwali is associated with wealth and prosperity.
The
time of Diwali is one of the most festival and beautiful times of the
year. Diwali means Row oF Lights. They are the best ways of
bringing the society together to take time off and celebrate in
union. Diwali or Deepawali is
also known as festival of lights, and it is an important festival in
Hindu, Jain and Sikh religion all celebrated this Diwali Festival.
It is believed that Laxmiji enters into clean and spotless
houses. It is a way of celebrating nature and its wonderful and
abundant bounties. Moreover, due to its vast religious and cultural
diversity, top many festivals, festivities and fairs are celebrated
regularly every year.
It
is celebrated just before the setting in of winter season, at the end
of October or many a times in the beginning of November. According to
the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated in the month of
Kartik- when the weather is pleasant—being neither too hot nor too
cold. This
festival is celebrated after 20 days of Dusshera It is celebrated as
the return of Lord Sri Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile.
The
people of Ayodhya had lit 'diyas' using ghee to express their
infinite joy on the return of their beloved Ram. One can imagine the
entire city being lit up on a moonless night with strings of
'deepaks' and candles. That was the first Diwali to be celebrated.
Since then, Diwali is celebrated to commensurate the return of
Ram—the ideal man of our civilization. Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess
of wealth too is worshipped on this day. Diwali is not festival of
light in order that we may burn candles. Fireworks and sparkles but
this is the best way of expressing our gaiety,
Days
before the coming of Diwali, preparations begin.
People
clean and wash their houses on Diwali. Some people paint their
houses and some people open their windows to welcome Goddess of
wealth Laxmiji
.
People
whitewash their houses and shops with pictures, toys and paper
flowers. Doorways are hung with mango leaves. The
markets get crowded and busy. People come out of their homes to buy
things in order to prepare delicacies, new clothes, crackers etc and
the shops are decorated to attract the buyers..
The
people`s light their houses with electric bulbs of
different colors, New
clothes are stitched by men, women & children’s . Children also
eagerly wait to light fire-crackers.
Few
days before Diwali, is celebrated the Dussehra. It is celebrated in
the memory of Ram’s victory over Lanka .Dusherra id the festival of
victory of good over evil. Dusherra
is
celebrated for ten days. Preparations for the festival start many
days earlier. A big fair is held. . The
Ramayana is based on the life, times and values of Lord Rama. Lord
Rama is called the Maryada Purushottam The
effigies( Putle) of Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnad are prepared.
Ram Lila is enacted during the nights No Matter how strong and
powerful evil. No matter how strong and powerful evil may appear to
be it has to fall down to its knees when challenged by good. Good
always conquers the evil. Nothing can stand in its way.
Diwali
is a combination of Five Days –
Dhanteras,
Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali, Diwali day.
, Govardhan, Bhai Dooj
Dhanteras:
This auspicious day is celebrated two days before the festival of
lights, Diwali.
It is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. It is
also the day for celebrating wealth, as the word 'Dhan' literally
means wealth. A
day before Diwali is celebrated 'Dhanteras' when it is considered
lucky to buy utensils of silver. The markets are extremely crowded on
this day as people buy metals for their homes.
Choti Diwali:
People celebrate this day with fewer lights and fewer crackers. On
this day Lord Krishna had killed demon Narkasur. On this day people
worship Goddess Kali. Chhoti Diwali is as special as Diwali. the
goddess of wealth in her most benevolent mood, fulfilling the wishes
of her devotees.
Govardhan:
Govardhan is the important part of Diwali. It is Hill in UttarPrdesh
which a Loard Krishan which was once lifted on her one Finger at
the time when he is king of Mathura. It
is alos cllaed Anna-Koot.
On this day in temples Mix Vegetables & puris were
made & give to Load Krishna. Lord Krishna was also known as
Giridhari or Govardhandhar
Bhai
Dooj :
Bhai
Dooj is
a festival celebrated by Hindus on the last day of the five-day-long
Diwali festival.
Bhai
Dooj falls on the second day after the new moon. it is a day to pray
for the long life of one's brother, who is referred to as “bhayya
or bhai”.
on
this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.
On
the day of Diwali, people worship Goddess Lakshmi during the
auspicious time as announced by poojaris They
say prayers, so that Goddess Lakshmi may visit their houses. Lakshmi
Puja is the Puja of Lakshmi Goddess and is performed at the night
during Diwali. Diwali, lights illuminate every corner of India and
the scent of incense sticks hangs in the air, mingled with the sounds
of fire-crackers, joy, togetherness and hope .
Persons begin their new financial year by making new books
accounts and seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Small
oil lamps or candles are customarily placed around the house. Sweet
treats are exchanged, houses are whitewashed, new clothes worn,
there's gambling, and fireworks highlight the bright light theme.
After
the puja, people dressed in new clothes. Children, dressed, light
firecrackers and eat sweets. The people go out to wish each other..
Shops are decorated with festoons and paper buntings. Strings of
artificial lights are put up everywhere. Houses sparkle with the
light of die diyas. Designer Rangoli is made it
is a auspicious symbols of good luck
and
new accounts of books is created.
Gifts
and sweets are exchanged among friends and relatives.
Light
is a symbol of knowledge, enlighten and good's victory over evil that
makes Diwali one of most important and favorite festivals., we
should not forget the true meaning and essence of Diwali. That is the
true message of Diwali and is extremely important for people to
remember in these days when evil is rampant and corruption is
pervading everywhere.
The
day is marked with great rejoicing.
Diwali
rings in the sounds of togetherness and prosperity, marking good
times to come.
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