Happy Diwali, Find Festival Facts You Should Know
Happy Diwali…! this is what we say with joy and enthusiasm every year on no moon night (Amavasya) according to the Hindu lunar calendar in India and neighboring countries in comes in October and November month. Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after spending a long 14 years of exile in the forest. It is celebrated to good victory over evil as Rama killed the demon King Ravan and freed people from his autocracy and exploitation. On this day in happiness of returning Rama to Ayodhya the inhabitants of Ayodhya illuminated their houses and cities with diyas (earthen lamps) to welcome their prince, Rama. From this day every year Hindus celebrated Diwali as a festival of lights by illuminating their houses and cities with colorful lights, candles and diyas. This year it will be celebrated on October 20, 2025.
Happy Diwali, Find the Purpose Behind this Festival
According to many legends, people celebrate it to remember the victory of Lord Rama over Demon King Ravana. It is believed that on this day Lord Rama reached Ayodhya along with Sita and Lakshmana. The people of Ayodhya welcomed Rama, Sita and Lakshmana with several decorations and illuminated the place with diyas. According to Jain, on this day Lord Mahavira attained “moksha or salvation “and Sikhs celebrates the victory of sixth guru, Guru Hargobind, from Emperor Jahangir who had imprisoned him.
Diwali also Celebrates as the birth of Goddess Lakshmi
It is believed that Lakshmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity, was born out of the great churning of the milk sea on Diwali. People worship Lakshmi as the goddess of wealth and prosperity illuminate their places with colorful lights, burn diyas as help Lakshmi to find her way into homes so she brings people wealth and good luck.
Happy Diwali! It is not Just a Day of Festival but A Multi-Days Event
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali comes in the Hindu month Kartika on no moon night. And just two days before Dhanteras and after the day of Diwali, comes Govardhan, the next day Bhai Dhuj comes, making it a complete series of five days festival which starts with Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali (Narka Chaturdashi), Diwali, Annkut, and Bhai Dhuj comes. In different states of India, people celebrate it in different formats as Goverdhan Pooja Bhai Dhuj. It is a rich culture of our country that in every corner of the country celebrates their cultural program based on their myths and traditions but the whole country celebrates Diwali on the same day with happiness, people meet each other with love and brotherhood distribute sweets, burn firecrackers and illuminate their houses on this auspicious day.
Dhanteras: The Beginning of a Five-Day Festival of Lights
You know, the five days festival of Diwali starts with Dhanteras. According to traditional myths we celebrate it on the 13th day (waning moon) of Hindu month Kartika. On this day God Dhanvantri appeared with Amrit pot during the churning of milk sea. On this day we worship Goddess Lakshmi and God Kuber (the God of wealth) and decorate market with lights. People bring gold and silver items and utensils at home and the five days festival of Diwali started with the celebration of Dhanteras and continues to Bhai Dhuj.
Day 4 Celebration: The Annakut or Govardhan Festive
Annakut Mahotsva is celebrated on the 4th day of Diwali and is the 1st day of new year in Hindu Calendar. It is day of offering gratitude for lord Krishna, a Hindu God. In some places of India, it is also known as Govardhan. People worship Lord Krishna, and farmers celebrate it by collecting their grain at home after the hard labor of six month. Therefore, they offer gratitude to God Krishna and with happiness celebrate it.
Different Beliefs of Celebrating Diwali at different Places
Where most of the Hindus celebrate Diwali as the victory of good over evil and the home coming of Lord Rama after a long exile of 14 years in most of the places of India but in the region of Bengal people worship the goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil forces. In Nepal people celebrate Lord Krishna’s victory over the evil king Narakaasura. Therefore, it is fact that Diwali is celebrates with a single motto “to commemorate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness” everywhere.
Making Rangoli is a popular trend on Diwali
On the auspicious day of Diwali, girls draw rangoli on the floor by the entrance of their homes. They welcome the gods and goddesses and pray for good luck. Making rangoli is a popular tradition when people make patterns from colorful powders and flowers. They, decorate houses for giving a new and fresh look at important festivals and occasions occurred at home.
Diwali Celebrates to commemorate the Return of Pandavas to Hastinapur
According to the Hindu epic Mahabharata the Kaurvas tricked Pandavas into exile for 12 years. Therefore, they have to complete their period of banishment. On Kartik Amavasya, they returned to their homeland Hastinapur. This event symbolizes the triumph of righteousness over deceit and the restoration of the rightful heirs to their kingdom. Diwali celebration, therefore, include the commemoration of the Pandavas’ return, signifying the victory of Dharma (righteousness) and the end of their period of adversity.
End of the Harvest Season
Every year, Diwali falls in October and November month. It marks the end of the harvest season and making it a harvest festival. Moreover, it symbolizes the culmination of the agricultural season, with the last harvest before the onset of winter. It is a time of gratitude for the bounty of the harvest and a celebration of abundance. Therefore, farmers celebrate it as symbol of prosperity and happiness. They gather their crops and store the grains in their houses and get preparation for the new winter season.
A Festival of New Starts and Good Fortune
On the occasion of the festival of lights (Diwali) people worship goddess Lakshmi for her blessings. Farmers marking the end of harvest and and begins of sowing new winter crop. Traders opening new account books and families praying for abundance. Everyone prays to keep peace and prosperity in at global level. That’s why people remember Diwali as both the festival of lights and a time of new beginnings and good fortune.
Happy Diwali to All the Viewers of Academic Journey
Diwali comes with a five-day festival. For instance, we call it “a series of festivals”. first comes Dhanteras. It starts the five days function, and it ends with Bhai Dhuj. Diwali celebrated as a symbol of good triumph over evil and the lightness over darkness. Moreover, the word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, which means a row of lights. It is one of the most prominent festivals in India and Southeast Asia celebrated with great warmth, joy and shining grandeur.
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