DIWALI - THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
One of the most prominent festivals in Hindu culture – Diwali is celebrated with much fanfare throughout various communities in India . Commonly known as the “festival of lights”, it is generally a five-day celebration wherein families get together, friends indulge in merry-making, light lamps and diyas as well as gorge on sweet delicacies. This festival is celebrated on a no moon day.
Diwali signifies different things to people of different religions, across the country and is celebrated in a unique manner. North India celebrates Diwali as Lord Rama’s homecoming to Ayodhya after defeating the Rakshasa King of Lanka, Ravana. Western India celebrates this festival for over a fortnight and honours Goddess Lakshmi, harbinger of wealth. States like Maharashtra and Gujarat welcome tourists with their authentic traditional flavour and legendary spirit. Southern India celebrates the festival of lights for three days with festive excitement, sweets and crackers.
In my home, we celebrate it by adorning new traditional clothes, bursting infinite crackers and by having a huge pooja for the Almighty. Our whole family comes together to spend this wonderful festival. However, Diwali is not just about burning candles, fireworks and eating delicacies, but also rediscovering your inner peace.
One of the most prominent festivals in Hindu culture – Diwali is celebrated with much fanfare throughout various communities in India . Commonly known as the “festival of lights”, it is generally a five-day celebration wherein families get together, friends indulge in merry-making, light lamps and diyas as well as gorge on sweet delicacies. This festival is celebrated on a no moon day.
Diwali signifies different things to people of different religions, across the country and is celebrated in a unique manner. North India celebrates Diwali as Lord Rama’s homecoming to Ayodhya after defeating the Rakshasa King of Lanka, Ravana. Western India celebrates this festival for over a fortnight and honours Goddess Lakshmi, harbinger of wealth. States like Maharashtra and Gujarat welcome tourists with their authentic traditional flavour and legendary spirit. Southern India celebrates the festival of lights for three days with festive excitement, sweets and crackers.
In my home, we celebrate it by adorning new traditional clothes, bursting infinite crackers and by having a huge pooja for the Almighty. Our whole family comes together to spend this wonderful festival. However, Diwali is not just about burning candles, fireworks and eating delicacies, but also rediscovering your inner peace.
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