Diwali 2019: The story of the festival, and its significance

Diwali is one of most auspicious Indian festivals. Most of us kw that Diwali is festival of Diyas or Lights but few of us kw story behind Diwali and what is it that makes it so special. Diwali is one such festival that is widely celebrated across all states in India.

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History of Diwali

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Diwali is majorly celebrated as it embarks return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya from 14-year-long exile. Lord Ram is believed to have defeated demon king Ravan and returned home with his wife Seeta. Thus, Diwali is so important and was initiated back n as a symbol of joy. On seeing Lord Ram return back, people were filled with immense joy. y showcased ir joy through lighting of diyas, rangolis, sweets, and firecrackers.

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Diwali spres across mess of victory of good over evil, thus lighting lamp of light to overcome darkness. Or beliefs are also popular with Lord Ram's return after defeating Mahishasure and Naraka. Diwali holds different levels of relevance to different people. Some believe it to be celebration of marri of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth, with Lord Vishnu whereas ors use it as a celebration of her birthday, as Lakshmi is said to have been born on new-moon day of Kartik. In or parts of India, such as Bengal, festival is dedicated to worship of Mor Kali, dark goddess of strength. In Jainism, Deepawali is considered important due to  great event of Lord Mahavira attaining eternal bliss of nirvana.

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Diwali is celebrated for four long days. first day is Naraka Chaturdasi, second day is Amavasya. third day is auspicious, called Kartika Shuddha Pyami, and fourth day is called as Yama Dvitiya or Bhai Dooj. fifth day is Bhai Dooj where sisters invite ir brors home. Diwali is celebrated with exchange of gifts, lightning of lamp, decorating houses, delicious food and rejoicing with firecrackers at night. 

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