DIWALI FESTIVAL 2013

One of the main Hindu holidays, Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is celebrated for five days throughout India in a lavish fashion. It lies midway between October and November in the Georgian calendar and Ashwin and Kartik months in the Hindu calendar. It starts on Dhanteras and lasts till Bhaubeej. The extended form of the term diwali, “Diwali festival,” means “row of lamps” in direct translation. During Diwali, burning oil-filled clay lamps is symbolic of the victory of good over evil. During the celebration, these lamps are kept lighted all night long since it is believed that they welcome goddess Lakshmi and purify the home. Another popular Diwali attraction are firecrackers, which are let off to scare off bad spirits. This festival also commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Every Indian community celebrates Diwali with similar fervor. In Hinduism, Diwali is celebrated for a number of significant occasions, but in Jainism, it marks the moment when Mahavir Jain achieved moksha, or nirvana. Marwaris also celebrate their new year on the day of Diwali. The five days of Diwali: 1. Dhanteras: In Indian mythology, today is the day when the deity Dhanwantari, with ayurvedic remedies, emerged from the ocean. Businesses around the country begin their fiscal year by praying to the deity of dhan, or money, for financial blessings. 2. Naraka Chaturdashi: this festival commemorates the goddess Kali’s triumph over the evil demon Narka. This day is commemorated to keep evil and sloth out of our life. Amavasya/Laksmi Pujan: This is the day when people worship the goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the goddess of wealth and achievement, in order to get blessings from her followers. 3. Bali Padyami: After defeating the evil king Bali, Lord Vishnu drove him into the Netherworld. This day is commemorated to honor Lord Vishnu’s historic triumph. 4. Bhau beej: Sisters pray for their brothers’ life on this day by donning a traditional “tilak” on their foreheads. This event is held in remembrance of Lord Krishna’s visit to his sister Subhadra, who gave him a very warm welcome after he slew the evil demon Narakasura. Over the course of these five days, the Festival of Lights unites India’s varied groups, bridging divides to create a great celebration that is celebrated all throughout the country. The country celebrates Diwali, a holiday that is believed to bring success, peace, and wealth. It honors the victory of good over evil. Visit the rudraksha ratna website to learn more about the Diwali celebration.

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