Diwali
Diwali is one of India's biggest and most important festival of the years for Hindus. During this festival, the Indians light lamps outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from the darkness of evil. This festival has been celebrated for ages. And there are multiple stories behind its origin. But the most popular one is the return of price Rama to his home after 14 years of exile. After beating an evil king, Ravana.
Story of Diwali
Once upon a time in ancient India. There lived a great warrior, Prince Rama, who had a pretty wife named Sita. Along with Rama's little brother Laxmana, they were sent to exile for fourteen years to fulfill their father's commitment, which the trio accepted gracefully. Days passed, and they finally decided to settle down in the forest beside a beautiful stream, surrounded by trees, flowers, and animals. Everything was going well until one day \a demoness named Surpanakha spotted them and was immediately flattered by both the handsome princes. She approached them for a marriage, but both of them politely refused her proposal. This refusal enraged Surpankha, and she decided to attack Sita.
However, before she could succeed, Lakshmana attacked her and cut off her nose. But Surpankha wasn't just another demon; she was the sister of a terrible and powerful demon king, Ravana. Who had ten head and twenty arms and was feared across the earth and heaven, including the gods. She informed her brother about Sita's beauty and how he deserved to marry her. so one day, Ravana abducted Sita and took her away in his magic chariot that could fly. But Sita was very bright and left a trail of her jewelry for Rama to follow. Rama identified her glittering jewels and followed the path until he met the mighty monkey king, Hanuman. His army, who became his friend and agreed to help find Sita, Messages were sent to all the monkeys and bears worldwide, who set out to find Sita. And after a very long search, Hanuman found Sita imprisoned on a distant island across the giant wavy ocean, hard to cross.
So Rama's army of monkeys and bears decided to build a bridge, and soon they were joined by many animals to help them; and when the bridge was built, they rushed across it and fought an epic battle with Ravana powerful army. And after days of fighting, Rama cut the evil Ravana's ten heads with a magic arrow, as all the people celebrated the occasion.
Rama, Sita, and Laxmana began their long journey back to their kingdom, where everybody lit oil lamps to guide them on their way back home and welcome them back. And ever since people light lamps at Diwali to remember that light triumphs over dark. And good triumphs over evil.
Date: 14 November 2020
Happy Diwali
Diwali is also known as Deepavali; it is the most loved and celebrated festival in India. It is one of the most anticipated festivals in India; the Dewali stands for positivity and optimism. Diwali also is known as the festival of lights, and the date of Diwali keeps varying every year; and this year, Diwali will be celebrated on 14 November 2020.
As per the Hindu calendar, the Dewali is observed on the day of "Amavasya" or in the new moon on Kartik's 15th day.
Diwali is celebrated worldwide, and before the festival, people clean and decorate their house or their workplace, And decorate with lights, candles, and lamps. Many people also worship goddess Laxmi, and people offer their prayers for prosperity. And later on, people again burst crackers and even exchange sweets and gifts among families, friends, and relatives.
Diwali is also celebrated as the day marks the return of Lord Ram and Devi Sita after 14 years of exile. The celebration is done as the homecoming of Lord Ram and wife Sita, her brother Lakshman, and the Hanuman, to Ayodhya after the victory over Ravana. Some of them also celebrate it as the honor of Pandavas' return after 12 years of the canvas.
During the Diwali celebration, the devotees also worship Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu, Krishna, Yama, Yami, Durga, Kali, and Vishvakarman. The celebration of Divali (Deepavali) begins with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Balipratipada (Padwa), and it ends with Bhai Dooj and Vishwakarma Puja.
The celebration of Diwali during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika falls between the month of mid-October and mid-November. The festival of Diwali indicates the "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance."
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