Five Day Festival
Diwali, more commonly known as the festival of lights, is one of the most
important and most anticipated festivals of all Hindus. This festival is
extremely cherished in all the states of India, as well as in neighboring
countries like Nepal. Originally, the festival was known as Deepawali,
which originated in Sanskrit, which means "rows of depths".
The Diwali festival is not only meaningful for Hindus, but is also important
in other religions, such as Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. For Hindus, he is
associated with the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, after his 14 years of
exile and his victory over the demon Ravana. And his return to his hometown,
Ayodhya, was marked by rows of lit lamps throughout the kingdom. Thus, there
is a tradition of lighting oil lamps that symbolizes the victory of good over
evil and liberation from spiritual darkness.
In addition to the above traditions, many other festivities are associated
with the Festival of Lights: burning crackers, playing cards, lighting lamps,
wearing new clothes, distributing treats, exchanging gifts, etc.
Festival for Five Days:
Diwali is most awaited festival for people of all age groups. People start
preparing for this festival, well in advance. Thorough cleaning, painting
and decorating of houses is done before the onset of the celebrations for this
festival. The pious festival of Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days,
with each day having its own significance and set of rituals.
Dhanteras
Dhanteras, the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksh, in the Hindu month of Kartik,
is the first day of the celebrations. This day is meant to spend money and buy
new household items such as electronic items or utensils. There is a tendency
to buy a new silver coin that day, which is used for Llaxmi Puja on Diwali's day.
The tradition of lighting lamps starts from this very day. Normally, the odd
numbers indicate 5 or 11 diyas or the earth lamps are lit that day and they are
gradually increased to 21, 51, 101, etc. the next days.
is the first day of the celebrations. This day is meant to spend money and buy
new household items such as electronic items or utensils. There is a tendency
to buy a new silver coin that day, which is used for Llaxmi Puja on Diwali's day.
The tradition of lighting lamps starts from this very day. Normally, the odd
numbers indicate 5 or 11 diyas or the earth lamps are lit that day and they are
gradually increased to 21, 51, 101, etc. the next days.
ChhotiDiwali
The fourteenth day of Krishna Paksh, in the Hindu month of Kartik, is the second
day of the celebrations. The day is considered a mini Diwali and mainly intended
for the preparations of Diwali main, the next day. The lamps are lit at night and
the tradition of playing cards is observed in many families.
day of the celebrations. The day is considered a mini Diwali and mainly intended
for the preparations of Diwali main, the next day. The lamps are lit at night and
the tradition of playing cards is observed in many families.
Badi Diwali
The month of the new moon of the month Kartik is the third day of the celebrations.
We attend the day by lighting crackers and lighting a large number of lamps and
candles and worshiping the goddess Lakshmi.
We attend the day by lighting crackers and lighting a large number of lamps and
candles and worshiping the goddess Lakshmi.
Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja, the first day of Kartik Shukla Paksh, is the fourth day of
celebrations marked by meetings and exchange of gifts with friends and relatives.
celebrations marked by meetings and exchange of gifts with friends and relatives.
Bhai Dooj
The second day of Kartik Shukla Paksh is the fifth day of the celebrations.
This day is witness to the eternal love between brothers and sisters.
This day is witness to the eternal love between brothers and sisters.
