04/11/2021
The season of joy, festivities, bright lights, sparkles, snacks and sweets is here!
The festival of lights, Diwali, which is also known as 'Deepavali' is celebrated over a period of 5-day long festivities, beginning with Dhanteras (celebrated on November 02), Choti Diwali, the main Diwali festivities, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Perhaps, it is one of the biggest festivals to be celebrated in the country. The grandeur of the festival is such, there are also celebrations held across different countries. Diwali, according to the Hindu traditions falls in the prosperous month of Kartik, on Amavasya night. Diwali remains one of the most prominent Hindu festivals and is celebrated with zest and fervor all across the country.
As per Hindu epics, Diwali is celebrated in honour of Lord Rama's return to his home, Ayodhya, after defeating evil king Ravana. He returned to Ayodhya, after spending 14 years in exile, with his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman, where, to celebrate the welcome, the entire kingdom is illuminated with festive diyas and lights. Continuing this very tradition, people still celebrate Diwali by decorating their houses with traditional earthen lamps (diyas) and candles and make sure every entrance and boundary is twinkling with lights. It is also believed that Goddess Lakshmi descends from heaven to visit her devotees and bless them.
Diyas are God’s way of telling you that there will always be a light to drive away darkness. May the light of diyas spread joy to your life. Happy Diwali!
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