Happy Diwali 2020: Learn the History and Significance of the festival of lights

Diwali, or Deepawali (as it is kwn in some parts of India), is a festival of light and of exchanging gifts and sweets. Families in India celebrate it every year in October or vember and will wish each or a Happy Diwali 2020 this year too. Truly a magnificent sight,  festival reminds us of time when good triumphed over evil and kwledge over igrance.

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Diwali History: Many Stories 

Behind every trition lies a story; in this case, every culture has a different one. While legends may differ, messs conveyed are aligned. For example, in rrn India, Diwali is celebrated in memory of day when Lord Rama returned to his people in Ayodhya after 14 years in exile, during which he rescued Sita from King Ravana in an epic battle detailed in Ramayana.

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In south, Deepavali is celebrated as a one-day festival in hour of Lord Krishna’s victory over Demon Narakasura. In Jainism, Diwali is an auspicious day which marks anniversary of Lord Mahavir‘s attainment of Moksha (enlightenment). Meanwhile, in east, Diwali is associated with Kali Puja, which commemorates reincarnation of Goddess Kamalatmika. Buddhists also consider day holy as enlightened one, Gautam Buddha returned to Kapilavastu after 18 long years with his followers. ir return was celebrated by an endless sea of light.

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Diwali Significance: Five Days 

Dhanteras, Dhanatrayodashi: Dhanteras marks beginning of Happy Diwali 2020 celebrations and is considered an auspicious day for making purchases. se purchases range from gold ornaments to Diwali gifts, appliances and utensils. house is decorated with rangoli, diyas and Haldi, giving house a festive makeover.

Naraka Chaturdashi, Chhoti Diwali In some parts of India, people wake up early and ba with aromatic salts and wear new clos.  house as well is cleaned thoroughly, hence cleansing both mind and body before rituals.

Lakshmi Pujan or Kali Puja: This day is kwn as Diwali, devoted to Goddess Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, good luck and beauty. Homes are lit with diyas and gifts are exchanged between family and friends. night sky fills with impressive fireworks, much more than on any or day throughout India.

Annakut, Balipratipa (Pwa) or Govardhan Puja: On this day, according to legend, Lord Krishana became saviour of Gokul by lifting Govardhan mountain with one finger. This event is celebrated by offering piles of food before a miniature hill (meant to resemble Govardhan mountain) to appease Lord Krishna. This day is also first day of  Vikram Samvat oF Hindu calendar.

Bhai Duj, Bhau-Beej, Vishwakarma Puja: On last day of Happy Diwali 2020, bond between brors and sisters is celebrated with a Tilak ceremony, where sister applies a tilak on bror’s forehe. This festival celebrates bond between a bror and a sister, with sister praying for bror's well being and good health and bror reminded of his duty to protect and care for his sister. With this, festival of Diwali comes to an end.

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