Diwali also called Deepavali is a major Hindu,Jain,Sikh and Buddhist
festival in India. Known as the "Festival of Lights", it symbolizes
the victory of Good over Evil and Lamps are lit as a sign of
celebration and hope for mankind. Deepavali is celebrated for 5
consecutive days in the Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It is on the New
Moon day of Kartika month, although the celebrations begin 2 days
prior and end 2 days after that date. This year this festival would
fall on October 21st. For Hindus Diwali is not only a festival of
lights but also a special occasion to worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess
Laxmi, Lord Mahabali and Lord Mahavira.
The festival marks the victory of good over evil. The Sanskrit word
Deepavali means an array of lights that stand for victory of
brightness over darkness. On this day people wear new clothes, share
sweets and light firecrackers. Many businessmen in North India also
start their new financial year on this day.
As per the Skanda Purana the Goddess Shakti observed 21 days of
Austerity starting from Ashtami of Shukla Paksha(waxing period of
moon) to get the half part body of Lord Shiva. This is known as
Kedhara Vrata. Diwali is the completion of this vrata and Lord Shiva
accepted Shakti into the left half of the form and appeared as
Ardhanarishvara.
Diwali is widely know as celebrating the return of Lord Rama back to
Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Laxman after killing the
demon Ravana.
- 2 days before Diwali Dhan-Trayodashi or Dhan-teras is celebrated.
It is an auspicious day for shopping.
- 1 day before Diwali is Naraka Chaturdasi: Narak means of a new era
of Light and Knowledge. Chaturdasi implies 14th day of the first
half of the lunar month.
- Diwali the actual day is celebrated on the third day of the
festival, when the moon completely wanes and total darkness sets in
the night. Lakshmi puja is performed which is followed by lighting
of lamps around the house and children burst crackers.
- 1st day after Diwali is Varsha-Pratipada or Pawda: This is the 1st
day of the New Year
- 2nd day after Diwali is Bhayiduj also known as Bhyyaduj, Bhaubeej,
or Bhayitika – on this day, brothers and sisters meet to express
their love and affection for each other.
To help you celebrate Diwali, Rudralife has brought some special
Holy Items for you and your family on this joyous occasion which can
be viewed by clicking on the link given below
http://www.healingsindia.com/diwali.htm
Also visit http://www.rudralife.com for Rare and Genuine Rudrakshas.
Please feel free to contact us for any further clarifications which
you may have.
Wishing you Prosperity and Happiness always
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