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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Festival of Diwali

Festivals are the platform of unique aspects, feelings and belief of people. Celebrations on festivals give the honor to historical and religious god and goddess. India is a multi cultured, multi-religion but secular country. People of all races, castes, creeds and religions reside in India. Diwali is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs.



There are so many festivals which are celebrated in various part of India throughout a year. Every festival has its significance in the life, With its own lagendry story behind its celebration. Diwali is the queen of the Hindu festivals. Everyone in India celebrates this day with great fervor and enthusiasm. But despite the splendor and all, the festival symbolizes the sensual extravaganza that deeply straight at heart and shares the feeling of love and belongingness.



Diwali is celebrated at the New Moon on the fifteenth day of the month Kartika, or Ashwin (October November) throughout India. Diwali or Deepawali (In Sanskrit) literally means row of light since Diwali is a festival of lights. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, an uplifting of darkness which is signified by the lighting of oil filled lamps (dipak). The Diwali celebration, as per the Hindu Lunar calendar is traditionally celebrated for continuous five days. There is a historical myth that on this day Lord Krishna has killed a devil Narakasura, who created havoc. Therefore, Narakasura chaturdasi utsav is celebrated to mark the victory of good over bad.



According to Ramayana a holy scripture of Hindus, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after killing demon Ravan, the king of Lanka. To celebrate the arrival of Lord Ram Ayodhya was lit up with rows of lamps. This legend symbolizes the victory of good over evil. In Hindu custom Light signifies the goodness.



The festival of Diwali is a for the everyone and people of all age groups, This the grand celebration time in India and naughbour countries just like Christmas. People celebrate this occasion with full of joy and happiness by distributing sweets and lighting diyas, do prayers at home and templtes, decorates the houses, make rangoli design in front of doors, decoates outdoor with Diwali Swastikas with lamps and colors. The firworks display at night time and inviting near and dear ones for late night feast is a old tradition.




 During this festival candle and clay lamps full of oil and are lit throughout the night to invite the godess of wealth (Mata Lakshmi) at home. On this day people wear new clothes, visiting relatives and friends exchanges gifts and presents. The sweets giving is traditional custom during Diwali. In the evening, when sun sets ceremonial worshipping Lakshmi begins and after offering prayers people light oil lamps and candle around their homes. On the night the sky lit with fireworks, the sound of crackers is heard everywhere.



 Every year, the festive season of Diwali comes back with all the excitement and happiness. This festival is also celebrated in USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Nepal, Malasiya, Morisious, Australia, and many more asian as well as europian countries.

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