Diwali is also called as Deepavali in south India. Diwali is the festival of lights. It is the most glamorous festival of Hindus. Diwali means “Array of diyas” or “row of lights/ diyas”. This radiant festival is celebrated all over with great fun and joy. Lakshmi puja is done on the day of Diwali with great respect and people believe that worshipping goddess Lakshmi brings great prosperity to them.
Diwali has a mythological history, where Satyabhama, beloved wife of Lord Sri Krishna, killed the demon Narakasura. On the occasion of his death, people celebrated by lighting the lamps. It symbolizes the victory of righteousness over evil and also the empowerment of women. It is also the day when Vamana, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, won over Mahabali. On this day, it is told that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana and ruled his kingdom thereafter happily. Diwali is celebrated on amavasya (newmoon day) in the month of ashwini (oct/nov).
Deepawali is celebrated with great fun and luminosity allover. It is especially a festival of children. People buy gold on this day and it is known as “dhanteras”. Festival starts with greetings and sweets. Sweets have a major part in the festival. Crackers/ fireworks are the special attraction of the day. From small children to an old person, everyone enjoys celebrating with crackers. It appears as if stars have come down to earth leaving the sky (hence a new moon day). “Harikathas are popular where some people enact the play of mythological stories.
Diwali is truly a festival of glow and brilliance, showering happiness on people.
Diwali has a mythological history, where Satyabhama, beloved wife of Lord Sri Krishna, killed the demon Narakasura. On the occasion of his death, people celebrated by lighting the lamps. It symbolizes the victory of righteousness over evil and also the empowerment of women. It is also the day when Vamana, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, won over Mahabali. On this day, it is told that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana and ruled his kingdom thereafter happily. Diwali is celebrated on amavasya (newmoon day) in the month of ashwini (oct/nov).
Deepawali is celebrated with great fun and luminosity allover. It is especially a festival of children. People buy gold on this day and it is known as “dhanteras”. Festival starts with greetings and sweets. Sweets have a major part in the festival. Crackers/ fireworks are the special attraction of the day. From small children to an old person, everyone enjoys celebrating with crackers. It appears as if stars have come down to earth leaving the sky (hence a new moon day). “Harikathas are popular where some people enact the play of mythological stories.
Diwali is truly a festival of glow and brilliance, showering happiness on people.
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