Diwali - the festival of lights is celebrated
with great enthusiasm by all Indians all over the world. Deepavali
is a festival signifying the victory of good over evil. Diwali
festival in India is known throughout the world for it's celebratory
fervor. Fresh flowers, exchanges of gifts, new clothes, meeting new
and old friends and offerings of traditional sweets are all about
Diwali celebration in India.
Deepawali is a festival signifying the victory of good over evil.
Diwali in India is even considered auspicious for shopping,
inaugurations of new homes, business deals or for starting any new
ventures and projects. Shops are decorated and there are often
discounts given by the shopkeepers. Each region of India celebrates
Diwali in it's own unique way. The uniqueness of Deepavali festival
is its harmony of five varied philosophies, with each day to a
special thought or idea.
Diwali celebrations in India are held on the fifteenth day of
Kartika. The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triodasi or
Dhan Theras. The second day of Diwali is celebrated as Narak
Chaturdasi.In the third day Goddess Laksmi is
worshipped. Goverdhan Pooja is performed on the fourth day
of Diwali. And the last day celebrated as Bhai Duj.
Customs and Traditions
There are a number of customs and traditions related to Diwali.
People visit the places of their relatives and friends to wish them
on the occasion of Diwali and exchange gifts.Sweets are an
indespeansable part of Diwali celebration. Feasts are arranged and
gaily-dressed men, women and children go to temples and fairs, visit
friends and relatives. Dwali Melas are held. Diwali parties are
arranged in homes. Everybody adorns new and bright clothes;
especially ladies get decorated in the best of ornaments. Homes are
thoroughly cleaned, rangolis are done and windows are opened to
welcome Laksmi, goddess of wealth. Decorated Diyas, candles and
lamps are lit as a greeting to Laksmi.Thousands of lamps is lit in
and outside every home on the day. Crackers, Fireworks and Lightings
are done to signify the victory of divine forces over those of
wickedness. Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped in this day.
Diwali in Bengal is celebrated two days after Diwali.
Wish you a happy Diwali 2005.
